Research Fellow in Glycan Biophysics

2 months ago


Leeds, United Kingdom University of Leeds Full time

**Research Fellow in Glycan Biophysics**:
**Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have an established background in biomolecular analysis by atomic force microscopy and/or optical microscopy, and an interest to decipher complex interactions of polysaccharides and proteins? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive universities?**:
**_Revealing complexity of hyaluronan-protein interactions_**

The large, linear and regular polysaccharide hyaluronan (HA) is present in the extracellular matrix of all mammalian tissues, and exhibits an astonishingly broad array of functions in physiology and pathology. The ways in which the HA biopolymer is differentially organised through its interaction with proteins on the cell surface and in the extracellular matrix is key to the diversity of its biological functions. However, the underpinning molecular mechanisms are not well understood, due to the lack of tools to probe the complexity of HA/protein interactions. This project will generate a new toolkit required to reveal the biophysical phenomena underpinning HA/protein interactions and will open up new avenues for regenerative medicine.

You must have a PhD or be close to completion in biological physics, biophysical chemistry, bioengineering or a related discipline. You should be a highly motivated individual with extensive experience in the analysis of biomolecules and their interactions by advanced atomic force microscopy and/or optical microscopy techniques, and in working across disciplines such as biology, physics and chemistry.

**To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact**:
Dr. Ralf Richter, Project Principal Investigator and Associate Professor

**Location**:

- Leeds - Main Campus**Faculty/Service**:

- Faculty of Biological Sciences**School/Institute**:

- School of Biomedical Sciences**Category**:

- Research**Grade**:

- Grade 7**Salary**:

- £37,099 to £44,263 per annum- Due to funding limitations, it is unlikely an appointment will be made above £40,521**Working Time**:

- 100%**Post Type**:

- Full Time**Contract Type**:

- Fixed Term (2 years and 10 months due to external funding)**Release Date**:

- Tuesday 08 August 2023**Closing Date**:

- Tuesday 05 September 2023**Reference**:

- FBSBM1195



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