Research Assistant - Antimicrobial Microstructures

About The University

Swansea University is a research-led university that has been making a difference since 1920. The University community thrives on exploration and discovery and offers the right balance of excellent teaching and research, matched by an enviable quality of life.

Our stunning waterfront campuses and multicultural community make us a desirable workplace for colleagues from around the world. Our reward and benefits, and ways of working enable those who join us to have enriching careers, matched by an excellent work-life balance.

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic researcher in the area of engineered glycosystems with an application for targeting pathogens. The project is funded by the German Science Foundation and the researcher will work towards the development of these systems through glycoconjugation on nanoparticle surfaces finally leading to elastic microstructures. The overarching aim of the project is to develop customized glycosystems with bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties.
This project role requires a mix of organic synthesis, nanoparticles, biophysical measurements, and preliminary screening in the biology labs. The successful candidate will become part of a multi-disciplinary group in the department of Chemistry. The researcher will develop various glycostructures and control materials, and fully characterize them for biological testing against bacteria. Finally, they will interpret results and prepare them for communicating a publication.
The successful candidate should hold a degree in Chemistry and have a very good understanding of organic synthesis and glyco modifications. Experience with polymer synthesis and nanoparticles is a plus. Candidates holding MSc or PhD are welcome to apply.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

We have an under-representation of women and ethnic minority colleagues in academia and would particularly encourage applications from these groups. Appointments will always be made on merit.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter.

Informal Enquiries to be directed to;

Sumati Bhatia - sumati.bhatia@swansea.ac.uk
Deb Roy -deb.roy@swansea.ac.uk

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