Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Engineering and Microbiology

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of working at the University and what it is like to live and work in the Durham area on our%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/professional-services/human-resources/job-vacancies/why-join-us/%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk170215506;%22%3EWhy Join Us? - Information Page%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Role and Department%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;mso-ansi-language%5C:EN-GB;mso-bidi-language%5C:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;mso-themecolor%5C:text1;%22%3EBiosciences is one of the very best departments in the UK (2%3Csup%3End%3C/sup%3E Guardian 2027, 4%3Csup%3Eth%3C/sup%3E Complete University Guide 2027) and it has an outstanding reputation for excellence in teaching, research, and the employability of our students. The department provides a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThe Role%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EApplications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Environmental Engineering and Microbiology to join CARMA – the Co-selection of Antimicrobial Resistance by Metals Alliance. CARMA is a large, transdisciplinary UKRI-funded research programme investigating how metal pollution in rivers and wastewater co-selects for antimicrobial resistance (AMR), and what this means for human health, environmental regulation and intervention. It is a collaboration between colleagues in the UK and India, bringing together Durham University, Imperial College London, the University of Birmingham, the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi and Pondicherry University, with environmental engineers, microbiologists, infection specialists, modellers, economists, genomic experts, patients and practitioners.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThis post is based in the Department of Biosciences but has substantial engineering content, focused on water quality, water chemistry and environmental measurement. The post-holder will lead the design and delivery of harmonised environmental sampling at an array of river sites in Northern England, and work with partners in India who are carrying out parallel sampling on the Ganges, Yamuna and near Chennai, so that samples are collected and analysed in the same way at every site.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWorking with Professor David Graham and Dr Marcos Quintela-Baluja, the post-holder will develop a structured sampling plan with our Indian partners; oversee sample collection and processing, including culture-based microbiology, metal and water chemistry analyses, DNA extraction and preparation of samples for genomic and metagenomic sequencing; and build a well-organised project archive and database that makes the field data available to all partners. A central part of

the role

is to act as the interface between field sampling and the project’s bioinformatics, modelling, economics and clinical teams, turning field observations into consistent, well-documented datasets that those colleagues can use. Detailed bioinformatic analysis will be carried out by a second PDRA and by partners elsewhere in the project. Therefore,

the role

requires working knowledge of metagenomics, bioinformatics, and statistics; modelling and economics can be learned on the job.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe post reports to Professor David Graham and is co-managed by Dr Marcos Quintela-Baluja. Hybrid working is possible. Because

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involves laboratory and field work, the post-holder will normally be expected on site in Durham three to four days a week, although we are happy to discuss flexible arrangements. A full driving licence is required to reach field sites.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22background-color%5C:white;margin%5C:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EKey

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%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo understand and convey material of a specialist or highly technical nature to the team or group of people through presentations and discussions that leads to the presentation of research papers in conferences and publications.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo prepare and deliver presentations on research outputs/activities to audiences which may include research sponsors, academic and non-academic audiences.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo publish high-quality outputs, including papers for submission to peer reviewed journals and papers for presentation at conferences and workshops under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo assist with the development of research objectives and proposals.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo conduct individual and collaborative research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo work with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and other colleagues in the research group, as appropriate, to identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines by discussing with the Principal Investigator or Grant-holder and offering creative or innovative solutions.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo liaise with research colleagues and make internal and external contacts to develop knowledge and understanding to form relationships for future research collaboration.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo plan and manage own research activity, research resources in collaboration with others and contribute to the planning of research projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo deliver training in research techniques/approaches to peers, visitors and students as appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo interact with and support students involved in project fieldwork and sample processing, including students at partner institutions in India, as appropriate.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment which is inclusive and welcoming and where everyone is treated fairly with dignity and respect.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo engage in wider citizenship to support the department and wider discipline.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo engage in continuing professional development by participation in the undergraduate or postgraduate teaching programmes or by membership of departmental committees, etc. and by attending relevant training and development courses.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo design, with the Principal Investigator and partners in the UK and India, a structured and harmonised sampling plan for river sediment, water and wastewater samples.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo lead and oversee UK field sampling campaigns across wet and dry seasons, including sample collection, labelling, chain of custody, storage and shipment between sites.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo work with partners in India to ensure that sampling procedures and analytical methods are identical across all sites, including a one-week visit to India early in the post.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;mso-ansi-language%5C:EN-GB;mso-ascii-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-language%5C:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ETo oversee and perform sample processing, including culture-based microbiology (selective plating and multidrug-resistance screening), total and bioavailable metal and water %3C/span%3Echemistry analyses, DNA extraction, and sample preparation for genomic and metagenomic sequencing.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo jointly supervise, with the Principal Investigator, a research technician, including planning, allocating and checking laboratory and field work.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo create and maintain a structured project archive and database of samples, metadata and results, accessible to partners across the project.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo contextualise field data and organise it into consistent, well-documented formats for colleagues undertaking bioinformatic, modelling, economic, and clinical analyses.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;mso-ansi-language%5C:EN-GB;mso-ascii-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-language%5C:AR-SA;mso-bidi-theme-font%5C:minor-bidi;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3ETo ensure that field and laboratory work complies with health and safety, risk assessment and research data management requirements.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;mso-ansi-language%5C:EN-GB;mso-bidi-language%5C:AR-SA;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:Calibri;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-US;mso-fareast-theme-font%5C:minor-latin;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EThis post is fixed term for 24 months (anticipated 15 January 2027 to 14 January 2029). The post is funded by a transdisciplinary UKRI research grant (CARMA) and is tied to that time-limited project; funding for the post is available for this fixed period only.%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EThe post-holder is employed to work on research/a research project which will be led by another colleague. Whilst this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in his/her own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;%22%3ESuccessful applicants will, ideally, be in post by 15th January 2027.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWorking at Durham%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EA competitive salary is only one part of the many fantastic

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you will receive if you join the University%5C:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EYou’ll receive 30 days annual leave per year in addition to 8 public holidays and 4 customary days per year – a total of 42 days per year.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe offer a generous pension scheme, and as a new member of staff you will be automatically enrolled into the University Superannuation Scheme (USS).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ENo matter how you travel to work, we have you covered.%26nbsp; We have ample parking across campus, a cycle to work scheme which helps you to buy a bike and discount with local bus and train companies. You can also take advantage of our cost-effective and environmentally friendly Tusker Car Benefit Scheme, allowing you to lease a brand-new electric or hybrid vehicle with savings on tax and National Insurance.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe have a genuine commitment to developing our colleagues professionally and personally.%26nbsp;There is a comprehensive range of development courses, apprenticeships and access to

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and routes to develop your career in the University.%26nbsp; All staff have dedicated annual time to concentrate on their personal development opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe provide wide-ranging health and wellbeing support including discounted membership for our state-of-the-art sport and gym facilities and access to a 24-7 Employee Assistance Programme.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EOur on-site nursery is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, and you can access holiday camps for children aged 5-16.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EOur family-friendly policies, including maternity and adoption leave, are among the most generous in the higher education sector (and likely above and beyond many employers).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe offer all staff the opportunity to take part in volunteering activities to make a difference in the local community.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EYou can access exclusive discounts via our

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/%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Ehere%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact Information%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDepartment contact for academic-related enquiries%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:#333333;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-weight%5C:bold;%22%3EProfessor David Graham – david.w.graham@durham.ac.uk%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:#333333;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EDr Marcos Quintela-Baluja – marcos.quintela-baluja@durham.ac.uk%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EContact information for technical difficulties when submitting your application%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EIf you encounter technical difficulties when using the online application form, we prefer you send enquiries by email.%26nbsp; Please send your name along with a brief description of the problem you’re experiencing to %3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22mailto%5C:fos.recruitment@durham.ac.uk%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:#045FAB;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3Efos.recruitment@durham.ac.uk%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:#045FAB;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAlternatively, you may call 0191 334 6801 from the UK, or +44 191 334 6801 from outside the UK. This number operates during the hours of 09.00 and 17.00 Monday to Friday, UK time.%26nbsp; We will normally respond within one working day (Monday to Friday, excluding UK public holidays).%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EHow to Apply%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3ETo progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for

the role

in the person specification below. It will be at the discretion of the recruiting panel as to whether they will also consider any desirable criteria, but we would urge candidates to provide evidence for all criteria.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWhile some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. %26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ESubmitting your application%26nbsp;%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EWe prefer to receive applications online. We will update you

about you

r application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat to Submit%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EAll applicants are asked to submit%5C:%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;tab-stops%5C:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EYour CV%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-list%5C:l1 level1 lfo2;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;tab-stops%5C:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EA cover letter which details your experience, skills, and achievements in meeting (or the potential to meet) the essential criteria set out in the person specification of the job description.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-list%5C:l0 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;tab-stops%5C:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-weight%5C:normal;mso-bidi-font-weight%5C:bold;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3EA supporting statement (no more than two pages) explaining how your experience meets the essential criteria, with particular emphasis on hands-on field sampling, culture-based microbiology and metal/water chemistry analysis, and giving examples that show your ability to organise and manage complex work (e.g. sampling campaigns, sample archives or datasets).%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ENext Steps%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EShort-listed candidates will be invited to the University, either virtually or in-person, and will have the opportunity to meet key members of the project team. The assessment will last approximately 45 minutes%5C: a 10-minute presentation, followed by questions on the presentation and an interview. In the presentation, candidates should briefly introduce themselves and their experience, then outline how they would design a harmonised sampling plan across the UK and Indian sites and organise the resulting field data so that it can be used by bioinformatics, modelling, economic and clinical colleagues. We anticipate that interviews will take place in December 2026 [date to be confirmed].%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EIn the event that you are unable to attend in person on the date offered, it may not be possible to offer you an interview on an alternative date.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;%22%3E%3Ca name=%22_Hlk170222252%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3EPlease note that in submitting your application Durham University will be processing your data. We would ask you to consider the relevant University Privacy Statement%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:blue;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://www.durham.ac.uk/about-us/governance/information-governance/privacy-notices/job-applicants/%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:blue;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk170222252;%22%3E%3Cu%3EJob Applicants/Potential Job Applicants - Durham University%3C/u%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk170222252;%22%3E which provides information on the collation, storing and use of data. %26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E %3Cp style=%22background-color%5C:white;mso-background-themecolor%5C:background1;%22%3E%3Ca name=%22_Hlk142565998%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EDurham University is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;margin%5C:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor%5C:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan class=%22normaltextrun%22 style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk146200295;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3EEquality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are a key component of the University’s Strategy %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk146200295;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3Eand a central part of everything we do.%26nbsp; We also live by our%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://www.dur.ac.uk/about/values/%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk146200295;%22%3EPurpose and Values%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk146200295;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3E%26nbsp;and our%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Ca href=%22https%5C://www.durham.ac.uk/media/durham-university/professional-services/job-vacancies/job-descriptions/STAFF-CODE-OF-CONDUCT.pdf%22 target=%22_blank%22 rel=%22noopener noreferrer%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk146200295;%22%3EStaff Code of Conduct.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk146200295;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3E%26nbsp; At Durham we actively work towards providing an environment where our staff and students can study, work and live in a community which is supportive and inclusive.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;margin%5C:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor%5C:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk146200295;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3EWe welcome and encourage applications from those who are currently under-represented in our work force, including people with disabilities and from racially minoritised ethnic groups.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;margin%5C:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;mso-background-themecolor%5C:background1;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk142565998;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3EIf you have taken a career break or periods of leave that may have impacted on the volume and recency of your research outputs and other activities, such as maternity, adoption or parental leave, you may wish to disclose this in your application. The selection committee will take this into account when evaluating your application.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22paragraph%22 style=%22background-color%5C:white;margin%5C:0cm 0cm 9.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bookmark%5C:_Hlk142565998;mso-color-alt%5C:windowtext;%22%3EThe University has been awarded the Disability Confident Leader status. If you are a candidate with a disability, we are committed to ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process. We will make adjustments to support the interview process wherever it is reasonable to do so and, where successful, reasonable adjustments will be made to support people within their role.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt%5C:auto;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EPerson Specification%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt%5C:auto;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EEssential Criteria%5C:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EQualifications%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Col start=%221%22 type=%221%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-list%5C:l3 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;tab-stops%5C:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3EA good first degree in environmental engineering, microbiology, environmental science or a related subject.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-list%5C:l3 level1 lfo1;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;tab-stops%5C:list 36.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3EA PhD %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;mso-ansi-language%5C:EN-GB;mso-bidi-language%5C:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3Ein environmental engineering, microbiology, environmental science or a related subject.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ol%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan 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Ability to work independently on own initiative and to strict deadlines%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3E12. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3E13. Excellent organisational skills, with evidence of planning and managing complex work, samples or datasets.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3E14. Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of technical staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3E15. %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height%5C:107%;mso-ansi-language%5C:EN-GB;mso-bidi-language%5C:AR-SA;mso-fareast-font-family%5C:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-fareast-language%5C:EN-GB;%22%3EA full driving licence valid in the UK or a firm commitment to obtain a license within six months of hiring.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height%5C:normal;margin-bottom%5C:8.25pt;mso-margin-top-alt%5C:auto;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color%5C:black;font-family%5C:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size%5C:14px;%22%3E%3Cspan 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