Role Description
Research Assistant or Research Fellow in Fungal Metabolic Engineering
We are inviting applicants passionate about fungal-based bioenergy to join our new as Research Assistant or Research Fellow.
The newly established MCAM, which has been expanded from the Applied Mycology Group, is expected to grow from four staff to 36 by 2031-32. As part of the creation of the new centre, we are growing our team and are recruiting outstanding research talent to support research in 6 core areas of our research and teaching within our subject areas.
About the Role
This position supports academic colleagues within the Magan Centre of Applied Mycology (MCAM) who are actively securing and delivering projects in the field of Fungal Metabolic Engineering. You will assume responsibility for a defined set of tasks within ongoing research initiatives funded through various sources, including industry partners, the EU, and UKRI. While the role may involve a combination of research and teaching, it will also require effective organisation, management, and coordination of activities.
About You
Talented researchers, who are enthusiastic about research in Fungal Metabolic Engineering, have a PhD relevant to the area (or close to completion), or have equivalent significant experience in metabolic engineering of fungal strains for sustainable biomanufacturing of green products and process design, and want to make a difference and are keen to be part of a dynamic and professional team, are invited to apply.
Ability to prioritise tasks, work under pressure and strict deadlines to meet key milestones whilst ensuring excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills will be required.
You will be able to demonstrate a promising track record of achievements, appropriate to your research area and career stage including publications in the leading international peer-reviewed journals of your respective field.
To be successful in this role you will be comfortable with change, willing to work flexibly, and open to new ways of doing things. Importantly, you will be able to collaborate with and influence people and build relationships quickly, and you will be eager to play a full role in the fast-moving and exciting MCAM project.
About Us
As a specialist postgraduate university, Cranfield’s world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and unrivalled industry partnerships are creating leaders in technology and management globally. Learn more about Cranfield and our unique impact .
The project will be part of the Environmental Sustainability Theme, one of the themes at Cranfield University offering world-class and niche post-graduate level research, education, training and consultancy. The MCAM will aim to expand the 's expertise beyond food and expand to the other Themes at Cranfield.
Our Values and Commitments
Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community. Find out more .
We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential. We are a Disability Confident Employer and proud members of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme. We are committed to actively exploring flexible working options for each role and have been ranked in the Top 30 family friendly employers in the UK by the charity. Find out more about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Flexible Working .
Working Arrangements
Collaborating and connecting are integral to so much of what we do. Our Working Arrangements Framework provides many staff with the opportunity to flexibly combine on-site and remote working, where job roles allow, balancing the needs of our community of staff, students, clients and partners.