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We seek to appoint an outstanding and ambitious early career scientist to a Research Associate Position in Enzyme Engineering and Biocatalysis. The aim of the research is to develop enzymes with new and valuable catalytic functions using a range of computational and experimental techniques. The post is tenable for 18 months from 1st July 2026.
Job Responsibility
Develop enzymes with new and valuable catalytic functions using a range of computational and experimental techniques
Engineering pyridoxal-phosphate-dependent decarboxylative aldolases for the stereoselective synthesis of γ-hydroxy non-canonical amino acids and downstream 1,3-amino alcohols of relevance to antitubercular drug discovery.
Requirements
A PhD (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related discipline, with a strong synthetic organic chemistry background and demonstrated experience applying biocatalysis to stereoselective synthesis. Familiarity with heterologous protein expression in E. coli, synthesis of functionalised ketones, or high-throughput screening would each be advantageous
full training in directed evolution and protein engineering will be provided. You should be capable of working under your own initiative while collaborating effectively with academic partners across institutions, so excellent communication and organisational skills are essential.
What we offer
Generous employer contribution pension
29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure