Research Assistant - Chemical Biology (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge invites applications for a Research Assistant position in chemical biology. The work, in Dr.

Julian Willis's group, will study bacteriophages, including discovery and sequencing of new viruses, followed by extensive protein characterisation in cells and with in vitro assays. Applicants should have an undergraduate degree or master's in molecular biology, bioengineering or a related field, with strong background in synthetic

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or Master’s in molecular biology, bioengineering or related field.
• Strong background in synthetic biology, microbial biology, biochemistry, and molecular cloning.
• Experience in protein engineering/characterisation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Study and characterise bacteriophages; discover and sequence new viruses.
• Perform extensive protein characterisation in cells and with in vitro analyses.
• Collaborate effectively within Dr. Willis’s group and communicate results.

Skills

Molecular cloning

Biochemistry

Synthetic biology

Team communication

Education

BSc or MSc in molecular biology / bioengineering

Job description

Fixed-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 (https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/person/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.

For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Julian Willis via email on [e-mail].

Please quote reference MA51623 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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