Research Assistant - Chemical Biology (Fixed Term)

Opportunita; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Cambridge is seeking a Research Assistant in chemical biology for a fixed-term post funded for 3 years. The role will study and characterise bacteriophages, involving discovery and sequencing of new viruses, followed by extensive protein characterisation in cells and by in vitro biochemical analysis.

Applicants should have an undergraduate degree or masters in molecular biology, bioengineering or related field, with strong background in synthetic biology, microbial biology,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or masters in molecular biology, bioengineering or a related field, with strong background in synthetic biology, microbial biology, biochemistry, and molecular cloning.
• Prior research experience in protein engineering and protein characterisation would be highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and convey information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Study and characterise bacteriophages, including discovery and sequencing of new viruses.
• Perform extensive protein characterisation studies in cells and using in vitro biochemical analysis.

Skills

Molecular biology

Synthetic biology

Microbial biology

Biochemistry

Molecular cloning

Education

Undergraduate degree or Masters in molecular biology/bioengineering or related field

Tools

Cell culture

In vitro biochemical analysis

Protein engineering

Job description

Opportunity Details# Research Assistant - Chemical Biology (Fixed Term)University of Cambridge Cambridge, United KingdomSalary: **£33,662-£36,320**Application Deadline: **November 19, 2026**Position Type: **Research assistant**Date Posted: **November 5, 2026**Contact Email: **[e-mail]**Source details may be limited## Project DescriptionFixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position in chemical biology in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge.The research will be conducted in the group of Dr. Julian Willis (Jcww2) and will focus on the study and characterisation of bacteriophages. The work will involve the discovery and sequencing of new viruses, followed by extensive protein characterisation studies - both in cells and using in vitro biochemical analysis.Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) an undergraduate degree or masters in molecular biology, bioengineering or a related field, with a strong background in synthetic biology, microbial biology, biochemistry, and molecular cloning. Prior research experience in protein engineering and protein characterisation would be highly desirable. As this is an interdisciplinary project, candidates must be able to work effectively as part of a team and possess excellent communication skills.Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Julian Willis via email on [e-mail] quote reference MA51623 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.The School of Physical Sciences holds an Athena Swan Silver Award which recognises and supports progress in gender equality.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.