Post-Doctoral Research Associate (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge seeks a post-doctoral research associate to join the group of Professor Bernardes in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. The project investigates Age-related RNA oxidation and ribosomal dysfunction in Parkinson's disease vulnerable dopamine neurons.

The successful candidate will design, synthesize, purify and validate novel RNA-degrading compounds, with expertise in synthetic chemistry, biochemical assay development and live cell imaging.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemical biology is required or near completion.
• Experience designing, synthesising, purifying and validating RNA-degrading compounds.
• Expertise in synthetic chemistry and biochemical assay development.
• Experience with live cell imaging is essential.
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills to liaise with a large research team.

Responsibilities

• Design, synthesis, purification and validation of novel RNA-degrading compounds.
• Develop and optimise biochemical assays and live cell imaging methods.
• Collaborate with a large and diverse research team to achieve project goals.

Skills

synthetic chemistry

biochemical assay development

live cell imaging

Education

PhD in chemical biology

Job description

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance.

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to join the group of Professor Bernardes at the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge to work on a Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research funded project investigating Age-related RNA oxidation and ribosomal dysfunction in Parkinson's disease vulnerable dopamine neurons.

The researcher will be responsible for the design, synthesis, purification, and validation of novel RNA-degrading compounds. Expertise in synthetic chemistry, biochemical assay development and live cell imaging is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in chemical biology. They will be highly motivated and able to work independently. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills are required to ensure success in liaising with a large and diverse research team.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.