Assistant Technical Specialist - Department of Microbes, Infection and Microbiomes - 107341 - Grade 6

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Position Details Department of Microbes, Infection and Microbiomes, School of Infection, Inflammation and Immunology, College of Medicine and Health Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK As this vacancy has limited funding the maximum salary that can be offered is Grade 6, salary £33,002 - £34,610. Grade: 6: Full Time, Fixed Term contract up to March 2028 Closing date: 13th May 2026: Background: This post is within the College of Medicine & Health, School of Infection Inflammation & Immunology, Department of Microbes, Infection & Microbiomes. Funded by the BBSRC, the role holder will be working in the laboratory of Dr Carolin Kobras. This post requires proven specialist knowledge of high-throughput phenotyping and antimicrobial susceptibility testing of bacterial pathogens. There will be also be a requirement to supervise and mentor junior support staff and students and to ensure compliance with local SOPs, College and local H&S policies in order to establish and maintain a safe and productive local working environment. Role Summary: The role holder will provide specialist technical expertise in high-throughput phenotyping and antimicrobial susceptibility tes...