Post‑Doc Researcher: Programmable Biological Matter

Durham University; North East; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham University’s Centre for Programmable Biological Matter invites applications for a Post‑Doctoral Research Assistant. The role focuses on engineering protein nanocages for mitochondrial cargo delivery, building on our TRAP‑cage platform and collaborating across mitochondrial genetics, nanotechnology, extracellular vesicle engineering and synthetic biology.

On‑site work in Durham, full‑time for 15 months.

Qualifications

• Convey specialist or highly technical material to the team through presentations and discussions.
• Publish high-quality outputs, including peer‑reviewed papers and conference papers under PI supervision.
• Conduct independent and collaborative research projects under the direction of the PI or grant-holder.

Responsibilities

• Deliver presentations on research outputs to varied audiences including sponsors and academics.
• Publish papers for peer‑reviewed journals and conferences under supervision.
• Plan and manage own research activity and resources in collaboration with others.
• Train peers, visitors and students in research techniques.
• Contribute to fostering a collegial and respectful working environment.

Job description

Durham University’s Centre for Programmable Biological Matter invites applications for a Post‑Doctoral Research Assistant. The role focuses on engineering protein nanocages for mitochondrial cargo delivery, building on our TRAP‑cage platform and collaborating across mitochondrial genetics, nanotechnology, extracellular vesicle engineering and synthetic biology.

On‑site work in Durham, full‑time for 15 months.