Postdoc: Protein & Peptide Design for Biomaterials Production

University of Strathclyde; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Strathclyde is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Protein and Peptide Design and Production to work within the CoreShellFibre Foundry programme in Glasgow. The role focuses on recombinant expression and purification of designed proteins and solid-phase peptide synthesis with purification of short segments.

You will design candidate sequences, perform SPPS, express proteins, and supply material for functional experiments while iterating sequence design and maintaining

Qualifications

• PhD level education in protein expression or related field.
• Significant relevant research experience beyond a lower degree.
• Ability to plan, implement and communicate complex results.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute recombinant protein expression and purification.
• Perform SPPS and purify candidate peptides for functional tests.
• Collaborate with chemists, biochemists and engineers to meet milestones.

Skills

Recombinant expression

Protein purification

SPPS

Computational sequence design

Education

PhD in a relevant discipline

Tools

SPPS equipment

RP-HPLC

Job description

The University of Strathclyde is seeking a Post-Doctoral Researcher in Protein and Peptide Design and Production to work within the CoreShellFibre Foundry programme in Glasgow. The role focuses on recombinant expression and purification of designed proteins and solid-phase peptide synthesis with purification of short segments.

You will design candidate sequences, perform SPPS, express proteins, and supply material for functional experiments while iterating sequence design and maintaining