Postdoctoral Research Associate in Fungal Pathogen Genetics and Engineering Biology

This postdoctoral position at Imperial College London’s Department of Bioengineering offers a collaborative opportunity to advance antifungal drug discovery for the critical pathogen *Candida auris*. Under the joint supervision of Dr. Sonja Billerbeck and Prof. Rodrigo Ledesma-Amaro, the successful candidate will lead CRISPR-based gene prediction, single-cell sequencing, and tool development within a Wellcome Trust-funded consortium. The interdisciplinary role spans bioinformatics, yeast genetics, and molecular biology, with a focus on scalable bioreactor assays and next-generation sequencing. Applicants should demonstrate expertise in genetic engineering, data analysis, and collaborative research while contributing to high-impact publications and conference presentations. The position emphasizes innovation, interdisciplinary teamwork, and mentorship of undergraduate/postgraduate students.

• Lead CRISPR-based gene prediction and verification through large-scale screens for *Candida auris*.
• Develop and optimize single-cell sequencing assays to study population heterogeneity in fungal pathogens.
• Design and execute competitive growth assays in small-scale bioreactors for antifungal drug testing.
• Collaborate with a multi-PI consortium to integrate findings into an AI-driven antifungal drug discovery platform.
• Present research at international conferences and publish findings in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise undergraduate and postgraduate research students in laboratory and analytical techniques.
• Ensure data validity and reliability through rigorous methodological design and statistical analysis.