Postdoctoral Scientist: RNA Replication & Peptide Chemistry

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (defined benefit)

Holiday entitlement 40.5 days per year

Employee discount scheme

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist Training Scheme in the lab of John Sutherland. The role focuses on prebiotic RNA replication chemistry and the emergence of RNA-directed peptide synthesis.

A PhD in a relevant field is required or due within 6 months, with a background in (bio)organic synthesis. This three-year training position is ideal for recent PhD graduates or those seeking to move into new research areas while developing

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant biological subject or be due to complete within 6 months.
• Background in (bio)organic synthesis and preferably experience of nucleotide, RNA, amino acid and peptide chemistry.

Responsibilities

• Research on prebiotic RNA replication chemistry and the emergence of RNA-directed peptide synthesis.
• Work within the John Sutherland laboratory to advance the project aims.

Skills

Bioorganic synthesis

Nucleotide chemistry

RNA chemistry

Amino acid chemistry

Peptide chemistry

Education

PhD in a biological subject

Job description

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist Training Scheme in the lab of John Sutherland. The role focuses on prebiotic RNA replication chemistry and the emergence of RNA-directed peptide synthesis.

A PhD in a relevant field is required or due within 6 months, with a background in (bio)organic synthesis. This three-year training position is ideal for recent PhD graduates or those seeking to move into new research areas while developing