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Infection and Immunity Research Institute
Salary: £37,099 to £44,263 plus London Allowance of £3,456 per annum
Fixed Term
Opening Date: Thursday 25 January 2024
Closing Date: Sunday 04 February 2024
Interview Date: See advert
Reference: 618-24
We invite applications for a Post-doctoral Research Associate in peptide chemistry, a key role in our BBSRC-funded project “AMPQuest.” This role involves developing antimicrobial peptides and collaborating with international teams from Canada and Germany, including a two-month exchange in Canada. Candidates should have strong experience in Fmoc chemistry-based peptide synthesis. The role offers a chance to refine expertise in peptide synthesis, assume leadership in peptide synthesis and screening, and contribute significantly to publications and grant applications. This position is a great opportunity for a researcher keen on impactful health research, working in a dynamic team at the forefront of combating antimicrobial resistance.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Preparation of reagents
- Automated synthesis of cellulose-based peptides using Fmoc strategy
- Cleavage and analysis of peptides
- Screening for antimicrobial and cytotoxic activities
- Contributing to grant and manuscript writing
- Teaching and supervising students as required
Person Specification:
- PhD in Peptide Chemistry/Synthesis (Essential)
- Experience in Solid Phase Peptide Synthesis using Fmoc chemistry (Essential)
- Knowledge/Skills in HPLC, mass spectrometry, and automated peptide synthesis (Essential)
- Previous experience in handling/screening bacteria and co-supervising students (Desirable)
- Proven track record of high-quality publications and grant writing (Desirable)
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team (Essential)
- Willingness to travel for collaboration and work unsupervised (Essential)
For further information about this position and to apply, visit http://jobs.sgul.ac.uk .
We welcome and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, especially from people with disabilities and/or people from ethnic minority backgrounds.
Flexible working, including part-time or reduced hours of work, opportunities to work from home for many posts, compressed hours and local flexibility in agreeing start and finish times of work are among the extra benefits offered by St George’s, University of London.
Please quote reference: 618-24
Closing date: 4 February 2024
Interview date: W/c 5 February 2024
Further details:
St George’s is an Equal Opportunities Employer
No agencies please
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