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Three Research Associate positions are available in Prof Anthony Green’s group at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) — a world‑class, cross‑disciplinary centre bringing together more than 500 researchers across chemistry, molecular biology, biochemical engineering, synthetic biology, materials science, analytics and computational methods. These roles aim to advance the design and engineering of enzymes with new function and drive their application in sustainable manufacturing.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development and optimisation of new protein design and engineering methodologies
Build and evaluate libraries of redesigned enzymes
Create high‑throughput screening and selection workflows
Explore diverse biocatalytic strategies to deliver highly proficient biocatalysts for a wide range of chemical transformations
Collaborate closely with academic and industrial partners
Contribute to research outputs across multiple projects within the Green Group
Requirements:
PhD (or equivalent) and have thesis submitted before starting
Strong foundation in enzyme engineering, biocatalysis, protein expression and mutagenesis/directed evolution
Track record of developing innovative experimental approaches
What we offer:
Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers