Biophysicist

Ecm Selection; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A start-up in Cambridge is seeking an ambitious Biophysicist to join their team. This role involves conducting proof-of-concept experiments and applying strong technical lab skills to advance research. Ideal candidates will have a PhD in biophysics or similar, with proven project experience in lab settings. The position emphasizes strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills, working within a small multidisciplinary team. Unrestricted UK work rights are required for all applicants.

Qualifications

• PhD, MPhil or MRes graduate in biophysics or similar with project experience.
• Experience with proteins or nucleic acids within the same project.
• Experience with electrophysiology, single molecule measurements or electrochemical measurements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct proof-of-concept experiments for cutting-edge research.
• Work on highly applied science and lab tasks.

Skills

Strong technical lab skills

Excellent scientific problem solving

Good organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD, MPhil or MRes in biophysics or similar

Tools

Python scripting

Arduino

Electrophysiology techniques

Microfluidics

Job description

Overview

Based in Cambridge with ties to university research, this start-up has secured funding to enable its technology development. As they are in stealth mode, specific details would be shared under NDA with the company.

Responsibilities

• Join as a Biophysicist, an ambitious, hands-on technologist who would enjoy working in the lab on highly applied science.
• Conduct proof-of-concept experiments for cutting-edge research, prototyping, biophysical assays and documentation.

Qualifications

• PhD, MPhil or MRes graduate in biophysics or similar, with demonstrable project experience in biophysics research within an applied field.
• Strong technical lab skills and excellent scientific problem solving.
• Project experience should include work with proteins or nucleic acids (ideally within the same project).
• Experience with electrophysiology, single molecule measurements, microfluidics or electrochemical measurements.
• Any experience with Python scripting for automation or Arduino is desirable.
• Good organisational skills including documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small, dedicated team of multidisciplinary scientists.

Other

This is an ideal role for someone looking to work at the interface of science disciplines and forge new technologies. Only applicants with full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK will be considered. If you don’t have exactly the background indicated, please contact us as we may have similar opportunities. We always obtain permission before submitting your CV to a company.