Postdoc: Programmable Enzyme Assemblies for Nucleic Acid Synthesis

University of York; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in the UK is inviting applications for a full-time postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Chemistry. This role focuses on developing a programmable multienzyme assembly for enzymatic nucleic acid synthesis using a multidisciplinary approach. Candidates should hold a PhD in relevant fields and demonstrate expertise in replication/transcription biochemistry, enzyme engineering, and more. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative ethos are also essential.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in relevant field is essential.
• Hands-on experience in designing and analysing protein/peptide libraries is required.
• Excellent communication skills for scientific writing are needed.

Responsibilities

• Develop programmable multienzyme assembly for nucleic acid synthesis.
• Characterise using multidisciplinary approaches including smFRET and mass spectrometry.

Skills

Replication/transcription biochemistry

Multienzyme systems

Enzyme engineering

Nucleic acids synthesis

Scientific communication

Protein/peptide library design

Education

PhD in biochemistry, bioengineering, structural biology or equivalent

Job description

A leading research university in the UK is inviting applications for a full-time postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Chemistry. This role focuses on developing a programmable multienzyme assembly for enzymatic nucleic acid synthesis using a multidisciplinary approach. Candidates should hold a PhD in relevant fields and demonstrate expertise in replication/transcription biochemistry, enzyme engineering, and more. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative ethos are also essential.