Rosalind Franklin Institute
The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a national research centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology. Within the Next Generation Chemistry theme, one of the aims is to realise the full potential of synthetic proteins as possible therapeutics. Within this theme, you will develop hypothesis-focused protein systems that will explore the potential of synthetic proteins in potentially therapeutic or diagnostic scenarios.
The project is a collaboration with other themes at the Franklin and with potential industrial and academic collaborators, with whom you will work extensively, while liaising with academic experts in the UK and beyond. The post, which is for 3 years in the first instance, reports to the Franklin’s Theme Lead for Chemistry, and will work alongside other researchers in the Franklin.
Responsibilities
You will:
- Embrace the primary project of the role, namely developing various synthetic protein systems based on natural scaffolds and testing their capabilities in putative therapeutic and diagnostic (including in vivo) scenarios.
- Collaborate with academic partners (including on in vivo application).
- Collaborate with other researchers on design hypotheses.
- Work with other themes and researchers to develop the burgeoning Franklin environment to be as suitable as possible for such work.
- Develop the scientific scope of the project, formulate relevant research questions, conduct individual research, analysing detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from a variety of sources, and generate original ideas by building on existing concepts.
- Work together with the surrounding facilities to ensure efficient protein production and chemistry at the Franklin and Harwell environment.
- Publish research articles in leading academic journals.
- Present findings at national and international meetings/conferences.
- Take a formal or informal role (as required) in the supervision of research students, including recruitment, mentorship, and career development.
- Raise research funds through grant applications and manage own area of a larger research budget.
- Participate in and support the public engagement and widening access activities of the RFI.
- Any other duties that come up in the normal running of the facility and that can be reasonably requested of the post-holder.
Before submitting your application, please ensure you read the Job Information Pack for full details of this role.
About us: The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a new national Research Centre, funded by the UK government through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to bringing about transformative changes in life science through interdisciplinary research and technology.
Location: The Franklin is based in Harwell Campus, UK’s innovation hub and well-established as one of the leading science and innovation campuses in Europe.
The Franklin’s underlying aim is to produce the best science for research today, and this means resolutely embracing a diverse team, who have a wide range of experiences, skills and knowledge to push forward on the innovative work our institution delivers. Both our work and our institution are better for it. For further information, view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy .
At the Rosalind Franklin Institute we welcome applications from all around the world!
To be considered for this role, please send a CV and cover letter through explaining why you think you are the right person for this job. Please including information about your education and work experience.
Closing date: Monday 6th May 2024 at 23:59.
Applicants should refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy
Period of appointment: 3 Years Fixed-Term Contract
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