Graduate Research Assistant/Postdoctoral Research Associate

This new full-time post is immediately available until 30 September 2025 (with potential extension by 3-4 months, subject to funding), on a fixed-term basis.

The post
The Faculty wishes to recruit a Graduate Research Assistant or Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Prof. Michael Schrader. This BBSRC-funded post is available immediately until 30 September 2025. The successful applicant will combine molecular cell biology, protein biochemistry, and imaging to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of organelle (peroxisome) communication in the regulation of cellular lipid metabolism and developmental processes.

The post will include molecular cloning, CRISPR/Cas technology, protein biochemistry, studies on protein interaction/recombinant proteins, lipid metabolism, and work with cultured mammalian cells.

About you
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.

At GRA level:
Applicants will be educated to first degree level or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study (e.g. in biology or biochemistry) or equivalent experience and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.

At PDRA level:
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study (e.g. in biology or biochemistry) and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification (available on the university's website, accessed by the 'Apply' button) for full details of this role.

The University of Exeter
We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 and QS World University Ranking 2024). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2023, underpinned by gold ratings for Student Experience and Student Outcomes.

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment
We are committed to ensuring reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community.

We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from service people.

Further information
For further information please contact Prof. Michael Schrader, e-mail m.schrader@exeter.ac.uk.

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