Postdoctoral Research Assistant

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee is a world-class academic institution with a reputation for the excellence of its research, its high quality teaching and student experience, and the strong impact of its activities outside academia. With 900 staff from over 60 countries worldwide the School provides a multi-national, collegiate and diverse environment with state-of-the-art laboratory, technology and teaching facilities.

A postdoctoral position is available immediately within the laboratory of Prof Mark Field, located within the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee. The position is open until 1 April 2024 in the first instance, and will be dedicated towards the demonstration of ubiquitylation mechanisms in prokaryotic systems, but offers opportunities to contribute towards additional UBL-related projects.

Who we’re looking for:

• You will have the ability to manage project timelines and communicate and present data at meetings and conferences
• You can work collaboratively in small teams
• PhD in Biological Sciences (or in final stages)
• Evidence of independent and original contribution to research
• Interest in bioinformatics and phylogeny
• Expertise in one or more of the following is highly desirable: ubiquitylation systems, in vitro expression, protein chemistry.

We are one of the UK’s leading universities, internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Our purpose is to transform lives, locally and globally, which we do as a community of staff (Professional Services and academic Schools), students and alumni. Professional Services directorates are key to delivering the University strategy and driving change across the University.

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

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