Jobs in Sheffield

Research Associate in Fungal Molecular Biology, Engineering and Control

This role involves developing engineered fungal networks as bioelectronic interface materials, focusing on strain selection, genetic modification, and characterisation. The researcher will lead the fungal engineering component, creating controllable fungal chassis using molecular biology and synthetic biology techniques. Work will be integrated within a multidisciplinary team exploring novel neurotechnology applications.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £47 pa

Contract

Research Associate (Bioinformatics, Population Genomics & Research Data Management)

This role involves developing reproducible bioinformatics pipelines and delivering data training to support UK research teams in ecological adaptation. The researcher will conduct independent re-analyses, verify genomic findings, and ensure transparency through interactive dashboards. Work integrates population genomics, data curation, and open science practices within a collaborative national programme.

University of Sheffield Sheffield, Hybrid, Northern England, United Kingdom £38 – £41 pa

Hybrid Contract