Research Associate

Role Description
Dr Purba Mukherjee invites applications from motivated individuals for a full-time postdoctoral research associate position in the Department of Chemistry. The position is funded by an EPSRC Open Fellowship with an initial term of 18 months with potential for extension.

Department
The Department of Chemistry is one of the largest and most successful departments at York and we are renowned internationally for our research. As a department, we strive to provide a working environment that allows all staff and students to contribute fully, to flourish, and to excel. We are proud of our Athena Swan Gold Award.

Role
You will be involved in developing a programmable multienzyme assembly for enzymatic nucleic acid synthesis characterised using a multidisciplinary approach including protein library design, single-molecule FRET (smFRET), mass spectrometry, enzyme kinetics and atomic force microscopy (AFM). Knowledge of nucleic acid-modifying enzymes, specifically DNA/RNA polymerases, and enzymatic protein assemblies is essential.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Needed

• A PhD in biochemistry, bioengineering, structural biology or equivalent experience.
• Excellent knowledge in replication/transcription biochemistry to engage in high-quality research.
• Enthusiasm for multidisciplinary research related to multienzyme systems, enzyme engineering and nucleic acids synthesis.
• Collaborative ethos, positive attitude and committed to personal development.
• Hands-on experience in designing, generating and analysing a protein/peptide library.
• Excellent oral scientific communication skills and able to write up research work for publication.
• Commitment to values of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Purba Mukherjee, email purba.mukherjee@york.ac.uk.

The Department of Chemistry values all employees for the qualities and skills they bring to the workplace and aims to be a diverse and egalitarian community in which all can thrive.

The University strives to be diverse and inclusive – a place where we can ALL be ourselves.

We particularly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at the University.

We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, with forums and inclusive facilities to support our staff. #EqualityatYork

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