Postdoctoral Research Associate in Protein Chemistry and Chemical Biology (10317)

12 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Rosalind Franklin Institute

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

United Kingdom

Application Deadline

10 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/London)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Rosalind Franklin Institute (the Franklin) 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 Davis group in the Next Generation Chemistry theme, one of the aims is to develop new synthetic chemical methods to edit complex biomolecules as a form of post-translational mutagenesis. Specifically, this project will develop new methods for the manipulation of complex protein constructs [see e.g. Nature, 2020, 585, 530]. Within this theme, you will expand on these discoveries and develop new methods for chemical manipulation of proteins to probe fundamental biology and medicine. The post, which is for 3 years, reports to the Franklin’s Theme Lead for Chemistry (Ben Davis), as well as key academic collaborators and will work alongside other researchers in the Franklin and at partner university institutes including at the University of Oxford (where some groups are jointly based).

Responsibilities

You will:
• Embrace the primary project of the role, namely developing new chemistries that may be applied to complex protein architectures and characterizing their consequences chemically, structurally and functionally.
• Collaborate with industrial and academic partners (especially on fundamental biological consequences).
• 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, especially partners in omics and synthetic biology.
• 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 Franklin.
• Any other duties that come up in the normal running of the facility and that can be reasonably requested of the post-holder.

In return we offer:

• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays and Christmas holiday shutdown
• Generous pension scheme (employer’s contribution currently up to 18%)
• Group Life Assurance (also known as Group Life Insurance or Death in Service)
• Hub building with state-of-the-art laboratories
• Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels
• Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox)
• Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling)
• Health Cash Plan
• Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus
• Free on-site parking
• Campus location in beautiful countryside with social and sports clubs open to staff

Before submitting your application please ensure you read the Job Information Pack for full details of this role available on our website.

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 for applications is 23:59 on Sunday 10th March 2024; however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier if we find the right candidate.

Applicants should refer to our Candidate Privacy Policy

 

Requirements

Research Field

Chemistry » Biochemistry

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

The Rosalind Franklin Institute

Country

United Kingdom

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Where to apply

Website

https://opportunities.rfi.ac.uk/vacancy/postdoctoral-research-associate-in-prot…

Contact

State/Province

South West

City

Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire

Website

https://www.rfi.ac.uk/

Street

The Rosalind Franklin Institute

Postal Code

OX11 0QX

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

01235395000

STATUS: EXPIRED