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Biocontrol Limited holds a world-leading position in the development of bacteriophage-based biological antibiotics. The company’s lead product has completed phase 2 clinical trials against Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections, and further trials are now in preparation.
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A Total of two vacancies are available. These are :
Head Scientist (group leader level) and Staff Scientist (post doctoral)
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Both posts will be based at the company’s expanded research and development facility near Bedford, United Kingdom.
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| Candidates should have significant bench-level experience in bacteriology, microbiology or virology. Experience in studies of antibiotic resistance, bacteriophage biology and/or clinical microbiology would be advantageous. Good writing and interpersonal skills are also necessary, along with fluency in English, basic computer literacy, and a willingness to acquire new skills. Diligent record keeping will be a requirement of both posts. |
| For the Head Scientist post, candidates should have experience with managing a research group. The Head Scientist Post is likely to involve considerable travel and work with the company’s laboratory facility in the United States. Applications from US-based staff are therefore encouraged. |
| Initial salaries will be in the range of £40,000 to £50,000 for the Head Scientist post and £27,000 to £32,000 for the Staff Scientist post, with annual reviews and a share option scheme |
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Letters of application, enclosing a full CV and the names of at least two referees, should be sent by email to: enquiries@biocontrol-ltd.com
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