Research Assistant in Protein S-Acylation (717667)

FTE: 1 (35 hrs/week)

Term: Fixed

We’re seeking a motivated and collaborative Research Associate to join our team for a fixed-term, 6-month position. You’ll play an active role in ongoing research projects that are studying S-acylation pathways, with the opportunity to shape aspects of the work and contribute your ideas. S-acylation is an important post-translational modification, and our team is working to understand how this process regulates cellular pathways and functions.

Your focus will be on conducting high-quality research: designing and running experiments, analysing data, and contributing to publications. You’ll also be involved in developing and refining research methods, and, where appropriate, helping to draft parts of future funding applications or research outputs.

You will work closely with colleagues and may help supervise undergraduate or postgraduate students involved in related work.

To be considered for the role, you will be educated to a minimum of PhD level in an appropriate discipline, or have significant relevant experience in addition to a relevant degree. You will have sufficient breadth or depth of knowledge in cell biology/biochemistry, with an understanding of S-acylation and its importance in cell physiology. You will have experience in a range of relevant biochemical techniques to support the project.

Whilst a Post-Doctoral Research Associate is ideally sought for this position; applications from candidates who are close to PhD completion or whose award is pending, are welcome. In such circumstances, the appointment will be made at Research Assistant level (grade 6) and duties will be adjusted to reflect the grade of the post. This will continue until the PhD award is confirmed, at which point the duties and grade will be revised accordingly

For Informal enquiries, please contact Professor Luke Chamberlain (luke.chamberlain@strath.ac.uk).

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