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Research Associate in Evolutionary Mycology

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Manchester, United Kingdom The University of Manchester Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year
We seek a highly motivated and dedicated postdoctoral researcher experienced in evolutionary microbiology or mycology to study how anthropogenic environmental stressors interact with fungal genotypes to affect mutation rates and the evolution of antifungal resistance.

The successful candidate will join a lab group focused on understanding the factors driving the remarkable adaptability of the human fungal pathogen Aspergillus fumigatus based in the Manchester Fungal Infection Group (MFIG). The position will involve laboratory-based research to assess the mechanisms of mutation rate plasticity within A. fumigatus, as well as the design and running of long-term evolution experiments, requiring whole genome sequencing and bioinformatic analysis.

Applicants should have a PhD (or equivalent) in biological science and a strong background in evolutionary microbiology, or mycology, and demonstrable experience in computational analyses of genome sequence data.

The 3-year full-time position is funded by the Wellcome Trust and is available from February 2026.

What you will get in return:
  • Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
  • Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
  • Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
  • Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
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

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

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Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.