Postdoctoral Researcher/ Research Associate in Metabolic Engineering and Synthetic Biology

We are seeking to employ a postdoctoral researcher on a 36 month contract to work in the research group of Dr Ledesma-Amaro in the Imperial College Centre for Synthetic Biology. The selected researcher will join an internationally-regarded, dynamic, friendly, diverse and inclusive team working on the application of cutting-edge synthetic biology tools in pathway and metabolic engineering, addressing current challenges in key areas such as biotechnology and biomedicine.

This position is open for a research associate (postdoc) to work on synthetic biology with biotechnologically relevant yeasts. The project combines state of the art technologies including advanced cloning systems and CRISPR tools, and synthetic microbial communities. The project will run in close collaboration with Oxford University and the University of Bristol.

The ideal candidate will be experienced with synthetic biology tools and have relevant expertise in metabolic engineering.

This post offers an excellent opportunity for academic career advancement in Europe’s number one hub for synthetic biology. Imperial College’s synthetic biology facilities are second-to-none, and include a DNA Foundry and SynBiCITE, a dedicated centre for translating lab research.

Applicants must have a PhD in synthetic biology, molecular biology, metabolic engineering, microbial biotechnology (or equivalent) for appointment at Research Associate level. Applicants close to completion of their PhDs will also be considered where experience is directly relevant. Please see the job description and person specification document associated with this advert for the full list of criteria.

This is a fixed term position for 36 months.

Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as Research Assistant within the salary range £40,694 - £43,888 per annum.

Informal queries relating to the position should be directed to Dr Ledesma-Amaro ([email protected]).

Imperial College London is a science-based institution with the greatest concentration of high-impact research of any major UK university. The Faculty of Engineering, consistently rated among the best in the world, is made up of 10 academic departments and is committed to increasing its research activity by focusing on engineering-led multidisciplinary growth areas that target a number of global challenges. The Department of Bioengineering is located on a campus in South Kensington, giving a concentration of talent that creates a stimulating and vibrant research community. You can find out more about our staff benefits, including generous annual leave entitlements and our excellent professional development opportunities, here: http://www.imperial.ac.uk/job-applicants/staff-benefits/ .

Our preferred method of application is via our website. Please click “APPLY NOW” to go through to the online application form.

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