Research Assistant/Associate in Chemical Biology

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Salary
Research Assistant: £32,546 - £34,132 per annum.
Research Associate: £35,116 - £36,130 per annum.

The Role
We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our team working on a cutting-edge cyclic peptide mRNA display platform under the supervision of Professor Akane Kawamura (https://kawamuraresearchgroup.com). You will play an active role in advancing and evolving this technology to expand its capabilities, with a primary focus on developing ligands and tool compounds targeting therapeutically relevant proteins.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in encoded library design/ screening or other selection techniques. A strong background in molecular biology, protein and peptide chemistry, next-generation sequencing (NGS), and bioinformatics analysis is highly desirable.

You will join a multidisciplinary team of approximately 15 experienced chemists, chemical biologists, and molecular/cell biologists based in recently refurbished, state-of-the-art chemical biology laboratories at Newcastle University. The role may involve supporting the supervision and training of PhD students. Strong time management skills, the ability to work independently, and a collaborative mindset are essential, particularly when working with both internal and external collaborators.

The position is for a fixed term of 12 months, full-time (37 hours per week).

Start dates and flexible working are negotiable. We are committed to building and maintaining a fair and inclusive working environment.

For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Akane Kawamura Akane.Kawamura@newcastle.ac.uk.

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