UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD – Department of Engineering Science, IAT Building, Begbroke Science Park
Grade 7 : £32,817 – £40,322 p.a.
We seek a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant to join the Physical Acoustics Research Group in the Department of Engineering Science. The post is funded by the Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (JITRI, Jiangsu, China) and is fixed-term to 1 November 2021, with a potential option to renew for an additional 12 months.
You will be part of a team working on novel technologies in industrial ultrasonics, responsible for the development of an ultrasonic bio-reactor system, with emphasis on acoustic cavitation monitoring, to promote gene transfer, enhanced biodegradation, and manipulation of microbial biofilm growth. In addition, you will be asked to work with JITRI on the task of identifying one or more Chinese-based companies to partner with moving forward.
The successful applicant will possess a PhD in a relevant discipline as well as the ability to (a) contribute to the development of the bioreactor, (b) develop methods for ultrasound-induced in situ gene transfer into established biofilm communities, and (c) assess gene uptake using standard techniques such as plate counting, microscopy, and sequencing. The postholder will be expected to travel to China, subject to Covid-19-related restrictions.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Prof. Ronald Roy (ronald.roy@eng.ox.ac.uk).
For more information about working in the Department, see
www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/
Only online applications received before 12.00 midday on 4 November 2020 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in science, engineering and technology.
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