**Job Description**
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to support Professor Paul Dyer in conducting research in fungal biology, specifically investigating the sexual biology of the opportunistic pathogen *Aspergillus fumigatus*. This role is part of a collaborative multinational Wellcome Trust award focusing on understanding the biology of adaptation in fungal pathogens. The post holder will utilize classical, genomic, molecular, and bioinformatic techniques to explore the sexual biology of *Aspergillus fumigatus*, aiming to understand the genetic basis of differences in sexual fertility between isolates and how gene flow contributes to pathogen evolution and the development of antifungal resistance.
**Skills & Abilities**
• Understand microbial laboratory practices
• Existing skills in microbial culture of fungi
• Familiar with molecular biology techniques (e.g., DNA and RNA extraction, electrophoresis, PCR and qRT-PCR) including fungal transformation
• Possess bioinformatic skills
• Previous experience of working with filamentous fungi and/or yeasts is essential
• Experience of *Aspergillus* species or other pathogens highly desirable
**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Microbiology
• Fungal Biology
• Medical Mycology
**Experience**
Other:
• Previous experience of working with filamentous fungi and/or yeasts is essential
• Experience of *Aspergillus* species or other pathogens highly desirable
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