Postdoctoral Research AssociateUniversity

About the role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher with a background in chemical biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related discipline to contribute to an interdisciplinary project developing intracellular peptide screening technologies to investigate transcription factor function in mammalian cells.

About you

A PhD (completed or nearing completion) in biochemistry, chemical biology, molecular biology, organic chemistry or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant research experience.

Practical laboratory experience in one or more of molecular biology, mammalian cell culture, peptide chemistry or protein biochemistry.

Experience in designing, conducting and troubleshooting experiments, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

An interest in protein–protein interactions, transcriptional regulation and the development of innovative molecular tools.

Ability to work independently, manage research activities effectively and contribute collaboratively to an interdisciplinary team.

Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present research findings and contribute to scientific publications.

Desirable skills and experience:

Experience in mammalian cell culture, molecular cloning, transfection and the development of cell-based assays.

Experience in genetically encoded peptide libraries, intracellular screening or reporter-based selection systems.

Knowledge of peptide synthesis, peptide cyclisation, organic synthesis or chemical crosslinking.

Familiarity with biochemical or biophysical techniques such as circular dichroism, fluorescence polarisation or isothermal titration calorimetry.

Experience with luciferase reporter assays, Western blotting, RT-qPCR or related approaches to studying gene regulation.

We particularly welcome applicants who bring strong expertise in either molecular/cell biology or peptide chemistry and are interested in developing complementary skills. Full training and support will be available through our interdisciplinary research team.

Further information

This is a full time (36.5 hours per week) fixed term role with an expected duration of 12 months.

For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Jody Mason at [email protected].

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equity and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

£39,560 to £46,970. Grade 7