Post Doctoral Fellow - Health & Hygiene (Microbiological Sciences)

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Establish efficacy testing and mechanism of action for antimicrobial actives and formulations
• Understand role of active availability in a micellar system
• Develop models for discriminatory testing as applicable
• Develop assays for (i) visual demonstration of anti-microbial action (ii) high throughput anti-microbial susceptibility testing
• Co-ordinate with external lab partners and collaborators Publish manuscripts in relevant areas Requirements Preferred candidate profile Qualifications : Ph.

D in Biological Sciences - Microbiology Work Experience

0-2 years of experience in microbiology and bacteriology from a reputed Institute or industry. Experience in anti-microbial mechanisms, imaging, biofilms and mechanisms of resistance. Hands-on experience in the above areas and good publication record. Experience in microbiome-related research, infectious disease control through hygiene measures, healthcare/epidemiology, medical microbiology.

Experience in writing meta-analyses review articles Skills

Bench skills in microbiology Imaging - FACS, confocal Molecular biology techniques qRTPCR Capability to work in a multi-disciplinary team Strong oral, written communication Experience in virology, mycology

• Research focus on anti-microbial resistance Experience in antiseptic efficacy testing Clinical trial design Independent
• Design and seamless execution of experiments in lab Knowledge :
• Knowledge in anti-microbial testing, mechanisms of action of anti-microbial agents,
• Understanding of bacterial membrane targeted anti-microbials, imaging of membrane damage,
• Fundamentals of biofilms, microbiome. Wound healing, infection control Knowledge of clinical trial design