Research Associate in Peptide Chemistry and Bioconjugation

University Of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bath is seeking a postdoctoral researcher with a PhD in organic or medicinal chemistry to conduct cutting-edge research at the intersection of chemistry and biology. Ideal candidates will have practical experience in peptide synthesis and research publications. This 12-month position offers opportunities for professional development and collaboration with renowned faculty members.

Benefits

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees

Generous annual leave allowance

Professional development opportunities

Relocation allowance

Visa reimbursement available

Qualifications

• PhD in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience in peptide synthesis and linker chemistries.
• Strong research track record evidenced by publications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research at the interface of chemistry and biology.
• Prepare conjugates with biomolecules, mainly nucleic acids.
• Collaborate with faculty from partner universities.

Skills

Peptide synthesis

Linker chemistries

Preparation of conjugates with biomolecules

Nucleic acids

Education

PhD in organic chemistry

PhD in medicinal chemistry

PhD in chemical biology

Related discipline

Job description

You will hold a PhD in organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, or a related discipline.

You should have practical experience of peptide synthesis, linker chemistries, and the preparation of conjugates with biomolecules, especially nucleic acids.

You should also have a strong track record of carrying out academic or industrial research at the interface of chemistry and biology, ideally evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals.

Additional information

The post is available for 12 months and will be primarily supervised by Dr Ian Eggleston (Department of Life Sciences, University of Bath). You will also work closely with Prof Mark Lindsay at Bath, and colleagues at University of Birmingham (Professor Simon Jones) and University of Nottingham (Prof Vicky Chapman and Dr Federico Dajas-Bailador).

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 11 August 2025.

For an informal discussion relating to this vacancy, please contact Dr Ian Eggleston ( [e-mail] ) and Prof. Mark Lindsay ( [e-mail] ).

What we can offer you:

We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality, receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students, so we encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.

We are very proud to be an autism-friendly university and are an accredited Disability Confident Leader; committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work-life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses

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