Job reference: BMH-024719
Salary: 36,024 to 41,732 depending on relevant experience
Faculty/Organisational Unit: Biology, Medicine Health
Location: Oxford Road
Employment type: Fixed Term
Division/Team: Division of Evolution, Infection & Genomics
Hours Per Week: Full Time
Closing date: 29/02/2024
Contract Duration: From 10 May 2024 for 3 years
School/Directorate: School of Biological Sciences

An exciting opportunity to join a diverse research group working
in microbial evolution. The successful candidate will be part of an
interdisciplinary team of researchers investigating the evolution of
symbiosis.

The project, which is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological
Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), explores the genomic architecture,
molecular mechanisms and evolution of host control in symbiosis, using the
Paramecium-Chlorella microbial symbiosis. Using a powerful combination
of reverse genetics, multi-omics and laboratory experimental evolution
we will reveal the mechanistic role of host control in the evolution
of symbiosis.

The main responsibilities of this role include: design and delivery of
laboratory evolution experiments, collecting and managing multi-omics
and experimental data, statistical analysis and data visualisation, and
the dissemination of the findings through peer-reviewed publications and
conference presentations. The postholder will collaborate closely with
the other project researchers and the investigators both in Manchester
and at University of Oxford to deliver the research.

The candidate will have a PhD or equivalent in evolutionary biology or
genetics, extensive knowledge of evolutionary biology, and excellent
technical skills in experimental evolutionary biology. Candidates with
training in population genetics and / or evolutionary genomics are
strongly encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections
of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity),
ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status.
All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out
more here

Blended working arrangements may be considered            

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or
applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Prof. Michael Brockhurst

Email: michael.brockhurst@manchester.ac.uk

Prof. Michael Brockhurst | Professor of Evolutionary Biology 
Division of Evolution, Infection and Genomics | Faculty of Biology,
Medicine and Health | University of Manchester

Michael Brockhurst <michael.brockhurst@manchester.ac.uk>

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