Research Associate - Hollfelder Group (Fixed Term)

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting postdoctoral position is available at a prestigious university, focusing on innovative research in biochemistry. This role involves collaborating on the Horizon Europe project, aiming to harness marine microbiomes for sustainable biocatalysts. Ideal candidates will have a strong academic background, including a PhD, and familiarity with molecular biology techniques. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing research while promoting equality and diversity in the scientific community. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work with potential for extension beyond the initial 12-month term.

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry or a related subject is required.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work on harnessing marine microbiomes for sustainable processes.
• Collaborate with various EU and UK groups on biocatalyst development.

Skills

Molecular Biology Techniques

Assay Development

Enzyme Kinetics

DNA Library Generation

Structural Biology

Organic Synthesis

High-Throughput Screening

Mechanistic Enzymology

Database Searching

Microfluidic Engineering

Education

First or Upper Second Class Degree in Chemistry

PhD in a Relevant Subject

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Client:

University of Cambridge

Location:

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

A postdoctoral position is available for 12 months, in the first instance, with a possible extension, from January 2025 to work with Professor Florian Hollfelder in the Department of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge.

The project is part of the Horizon Europe project BlueTools and involves collaborations with various EU and UK groups on harnessing marine microbiomes and marine culture collections for novel biocatalysts that may play a role in future sustainable processes with higher resource and energy efficiency.

Applicants should have a first (or upper second) class degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a related, relevant subject, followed by a PhD. Familiarity with molecular and chemical biology techniques and specific skills in assay development, enzyme kinetics, DNA library generation, structural biology, organic synthesis, high-throughput screening, mechanistic enzymology, database searching and microfluidic engineering are advantages.

The University of Cambridge is a signatory to the San Francisco Declaration on Research (DORA) and in recruitment or promotion evaluations will assess research on the basis of its merits rather than the journal or venue in which it is published. Applicants should not include Journal Impact Factors or uncontextualised metrics in their applications. For more information:

Fixed Term: 12 months in the first instance.

Informal enquiries are welcomed and can be directed to Professor Hollfelder.

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.