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Baylor College of Medicine

Assistant Professor in Molecular Virology & Microbiology at Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine United States Assistant professor
Posted
February 7, 2026

TAILOR Labs at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, is seeking a highly qualified scientific professional for a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Molecular Virology and Microbiology. This role is embedded within a GMP-regulated environment and focuses on translational microbiology, infectious disease, and biologic manufacturing, with a strong emphasis on phage production. The successful candidate […]

The University of Manchester, research associate KTP
Posted
February 6, 2026

The aim of this PhD project is to develop a modular phage capsid platform capable of targeted delivery of bioactive molecules to plant-associated microbial communities. The project moves beyond traditional single-strain approaches toward top-down microbiome control, enabling deliberate and programmable manipulation of microbial community structure and function. Engineered capsids will be evaluated first in simplified […]

Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU)

PhD Students in Microbiology at Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU)

Friedrich Schiller University Jena (FSU) Germany PhD
Posted
February 5, 2026

The Papenfort Laboratory at Friedrich Schiller University of Jena (Germany) is inviting applications for PhD student positions in Microbiology. The lab focuses on understanding gene regulation in microbial pathogens, with particular emphasis on post-transcriptional control mechanisms and their role in quorum sensing, virulence, biofilm formation, and host interactions. These fully funded PhD positions offer an […]

University of Minho, Portugal

Research Fellowship the University of Minho: Work on Phages & Anaerobic Bacteria

University of Minho, Portugal Europe Research assistant
Posted
February 4, 2026

The Centre of Biological Engineering (CEB) at the University of Minho, Portugal, has announced an exciting 12-month Research Fellowship under the Horizon Europe–funded project MicroBEEome. This opportunity is ideal for candidates eager to build hands-on expertise in phage research, anaerobic microbiology, and biotechnology within a leading European research environment. The MicroBEEome project (Reference: EUPAHW/0002/2025) is […]

University of Minho, Portugal
Posted
February 3, 2026

The University of Minho (UMinho), Portugal, is inviting applications for a fully funded PhD Research Fellowship to develop innovative microfluidic tools for rapid phage therapy testing and manufacturing. This position is offered under the ERA Chair project REACTORS 5.0 – “Sustainable REACTOR and microreactor designs for boosting green and digital innovations”, funded by the European […]

LabGenius Therapeutics

Phage Display Scientist at LabGenius

LabGenius Therapeutics United Kingdom Bioinformatician · Research scientist
Posted
January 30, 2026

LabGenius is seeking a talented and driven Scientist – Phage Display to join its growing Antibody Discovery team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of phage display, molecular biology, automation, and data science, directly supporting therapeutic antibody discovery programs. As a Scientist at LabGenius, he/she will independently run phage-display discovery […]

EIT-Oxford

Postdoctoral Researchers in Generative Biology

Generative Biology Institute United Kingdom Post-Doc · Research assistant
Posted
January 29, 2026

The Generative Biology Institute (GBI) is a newly established, world-leading research institute within the Ellison Institute of Technology, Oxford (EIT), led by founding Director Professor Jason Chin. GBI is dedicated to addressing one of the most fundamental challenges in modern science: making biology engineerable. GBI’s vision is to unlock the unrivalled power of biology for […]

AQ Biotech Ltd
Posted
January 28, 2026

AQ Biotech is seeking a Head of Biomarker Discovery to lead our biomarker discovery program under the direct guidance of our Chief Science Officer. This is a newly created, senior-level position that plays a pivotal role in identifying and characterizing novel disease biomarkers to support the development of next-generation diagnostic tests. The head of Biomarker […]

AQ Biotech Ltd

Senior Scientist & Quality Lead (Phage Biosensors) at AQ BioTech

AQ BioTech Pvt Ltd Europe Senior Scientist
Posted
January 28, 2026

AQ BioTech is looking for a Senior Scientist & Quality Lead to join in a unique dual-impact role. This permanent position combines advanced laboratory research (50%) with quality system leadership (50%), offering an exceptional opportunity to influence both scientific discovery and operational excellence. The Senior Scientist & Quality Lead will be a key driver of […]

AQ Biotech Ltd
Posted
January 28, 2026

AQ BioTech is seeking a highly motivated Application Scientist – Biosensors to join their interdisciplinary research team in Turku, Finland. This is a permanent, full-time, on-site position focused on developing and validating innovative phage-based biosensor technologies for the early detection of severe diseases using non-invasive clinical samples such as saliva and urine. The Application Specialist […]