Research Fellow in Medical Mycology

4 weeks ago


Aberdeen, United Kingdom University of Aberdeen Full time

Research Fellow in Medical Mycology

We seek a research fellow to work on a BBSRC-funded project within the Aberdeen Fungal Group under the supervision of Dr Donna MacCallum and Professor Carol Munro, in collaboration with Dr Rebecca Hall at the University of Kent. This post if funded for 15 months and you will join a dynamic group studying fungal pathogens at the Institute of Medical Sciences, University of Aberdeen.

**School/Section**
- Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition

**Division**
- Institute of Medical Sciences

**Staff Category**
- Research

**Position Type**
- Full Time

**Duration of Post**
- Funding/Activity Limited

**Grade**
- Grade 6

**Salary From**
- £36,333

**Location**
- Aberdeen

**Closing Date**
- 08/06/2023

**Ref No**
- IMS268R

**Documents**
- Further Particulars.pdf
(PDF, 1237.26kb)

This project will study_ Candida albicans_, a commensal yeast of the oral, genital and gastrointestinal tracts of humans that causes life-threatening systemic infections in immunocompromised individuals. The severity of the disease is dependent on the host’s immune status and one of the most common infections is vulvovaginitis that can affect around 75% of female population.

The Aberdeen Fungal Group uses genetics, molecular biology, microscopy and infection model approaches to study fungal pathogenesis. We also have expertise in analysing the fungal cell wall using proteomics, biochemistry, flow cytometry, fluorescence and electron microscopy. You will be part of the wider Microbiology and Immunity Research Theme and in a vibrant and supportive research community, offering an outstanding training opportunity for researcher career development.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6, £36,333 per annum.

Job Reference Number**:IMS268R**
- The School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition embraces a diverse working environment and recognises the many benefits this can bring. Applications from individuals from across all of the equality protected characteristics are encouraged._



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