Research Associate

3 weeks ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom University of Aberdeen Full time

The University of Aberdeen is offering a unique opportunity for a Doctoral Candidate (DC) to undertake full-time research, in the framework of the project in PHABB (“Pathogens of Algae for Biocontrol and Biosecurity”). The Doctoral Candidate will be funded for 3 years by the UKRI Horizon Europe guarantee fund as part of the prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network (DN) programme.
The main objective of PHABB is to develop new disease management strategies in seaweeds and biocontrol measures of Harmful Algal Blooms with the help of natural pathogens. The DCs will be trained via a comprehensive three-step training programme by a multidisciplinary, inter-sectoral team that includes some of Europe’s leading researchers in the field.
DC9 will be part of Work package 2 ‘HAB biocontrol to underpin coastal management and animal aquaculture’.
1 Honour Degree or equivalent in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or related discipline and a knowledge of metabarcode sequencing and purification techniques would be desirable.
1 Honour Degree or equivalent in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology or related discipline and a knowledge of metabarcode sequencing and purification techniques would be desirable.
• Be eligible and qualified for enrolment in the PhD programme at University of Aberdeen.
• Be willing and able to perform secondments or participate in training programs at the facilities of other consortium members.
• in the UK for more than twelve months in the three years immediately prior to your recruitment.
• Be eligible and qualified for enrolment in the PhD programme at University of Aberdeen.
• Be willing and able to perform secondments or participate in training programs at the facilities of other consortium members.
• in the UK for more than twelve months in the three years immediately prior to your recruitment.
You will also receive a monthly mobility allowance of at least £409 per month.
Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Pieter van West, Institute of Medical Sciences (e-mail: p.vanwest@abdn.ac.uk ).
Should you require a visa to undertake employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship under the requirements of the Skilled Worker visa. At the time an offer of appointment is made, you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of qualification and competency in English. For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. To apply online for this position visit
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