Research Associate in Candida One-Health genomic epidemiology (AP

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Research Associate for a 24 Month fixed-term contract to work as part of the JPIAMR funded consortium 'Fungal Genomics and Antagonistic Community Interactions' (https://www.jpiamr.eu/projects/fugaci/). This project has a broad remit to investigate the epidemiology and evolution of pathogenic Candida species from both clinical and non-clinical settings on a global scale. A major focus of this post will be to develop and implement methodology to detect and monitor Candida species from wastewater samples collected routinely from sites in Bath and Somerset, UK. Genomic, metagenomic and qPCR data from these samples will be analysed alongside clinical data generated by other project partners, and existing data from the public domain.  The successful candidate will therefore be expected to carry out a combination of bioinformatics and wet laboratory work. 

As a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up to a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year for training courses, workshops and attendance at international conferences.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD in genomic epidemiology or microbiology or a closely allied discipline. Ideally, the candidate will have experience in bioinformatics and coding (eg R, Python), and in managing and analysing large genomic / metagenomic datasets. In addition, laboratory experience in microbiological and molecular biological methods (eg qPCR, DNA extraction) would be desirable. This post is part of an international multidisciplinary consortium, and the candidate would be required to work collaboratively as an effective project partner to ensure the success of the project as a whole.

Research at The Milner Centre for Evolution encompasses diverse aspects of evolutionary biology, and we have a strong research interest in microbial genomics. The Centre, which is part of the Department of Life Sciences, provides a supportive and vigorous research environment with excellent facilities. We work closely with the newly formed Centre of Excellence in Water-based Early Warning Systems for Health protection (CWBE.ac.uk). 

Additional information

This is a full time, fixed term contract for 24 months.

Please contact Prof Edward Feil (bssef@bath.ac.uk) or, Prof Barbara Kasprzyk-Hordern (