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Henrik Strahl

8 months ago

3-year Postdoctoral Position in Bacterial Bioenergetics and Membrane Biology at Newcastle University Newcastle University in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

Field of study

Cell Biology

Funding

The position is BBSRC-funded for 3 years with a starting salary of up to £38,784 per year. A competitive relocation package is available. Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees are covered for appointed international candidates.

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Expired

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United Kingdom

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Newcastle University

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Keywords

Cell Biology
Microbiology
Biology
Membrane Biology
Fluorescence Spectroscopy

About this position

A 3-year postdoctoral research associate position is available at Newcastle University, UK, in the Centre for Bacterial Cell Biology. The project focuses on bacterial bioenergetics and membrane biology, specifically using Bacillus subtilis as a model organism. The research is part of a BBSRC-funded collaboration between the teams of Henrik Strahl (Newcastle University) and Nadav Amodursky (University of Sheffield), aiming to study the transmission of bacterial proton motive force (PMF) between cellular machineries and its role in energy conversion at the cellular level.

The successful candidate will use advanced single-cell techniques, environmentally sensitive fluorescent probes, and fluorescence lifetime spectroscopy to monitor proton transfer, membrane lipid composition, and bioenergetic parameters such as transmembrane electric potential, H+ gradient, and ATP levels. The position offers the opportunity to work in a highly interdisciplinary and international environment, with access to state-of-the-art facilities and collaboration across institutions.

Applicants should have a background in bacterial membrane biology, bioenergetics, or molecular bacteriology/cell biology with an interest in expanding into bioenergetics research. Experience with in vivo models and imaging is desirable. The position is fully funded for 3 years, with a starting salary up to £38,784 per year, and includes a competitive relocation package. Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees are covered for international candidates.

The application deadline is 9th February 2026, with a planned start date in spring 2026. For more information about the research group and centre, visit the provided links. Interested candidates should apply via the jobs.ac.uk link and may contact Professor Henrik Strahl for informal enquiries.

Funding details

The position is BBSRC-funded for 3 years with a starting salary of up to £38,784 per year. A competitive relocation package is available. Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) fees are covered for appointed international candidates.

What's required

Applicants should have a background in bacterial membrane biology and bioenergetics, or a molecular bacteriology/cell biology background with interest in expanding towards bioenergetics research. Experience with in vivo models, imaging, or advanced single-cell techniques is desirable. Candidates should be able to work in an interdisciplinary team. No specific GPA or language test requirements are mentioned.

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Professor of Molecular Microbiology

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Research Interests

Microbiology

Cell Biology

Membrane Biology

Bacterial Physiology

Biosynthesis