Structural Biology/biophysics Postdoctoral

You will join a diverse, fast-paced and collaborative team based within the Ciulli group and have the opportunity to work closely with medicinal chemists and cell biologists within the collaboration, as well as with other scientists more widely in the Ciulli group. You should exhibit excellent communication and collaborative skills for working on multi-disciplinary teams.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a newly founded Research Centre and Group that is innovating models of translational chemical biology and pushing the boundaries of targeted protein degradation research, and to gain experience in world-leading, collaborative and cutting-edge research in one of the hottest areas of modern translational chemical biology within an academic setting with strong industrial links.

**Location**: The postholder will be based at the newly refurbished CeTPD Complex, adjacent to the Life Sciences Complex.
- A Ph.D. in structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry, chemical biology, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related discipline
- Strong background in biophysics, structural biology or chemical biology to study protein structures and protein-ligand interactions.
- Strong skills in molecular biology (construct design, cloning etc.), protein expression using bacteria and insect cells, protein purification, and assay development.
- Experience with fragment-based screening and/or structure-based drug design.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- An open and collaborative approach to science

Who we’re looking for:

- Experience with multi-protein complexes and with targeting protein-protein interactions. Cell biology and/or proteomics experience would be a bonus
- Outstanding academic or industrial track records
- Capable of working in a diverse team, but able to plan and work independently
- Exceptional time management, organisational and self-motivational skills

The post is available immediately and is fixed term with funding currently available **until 30 September 2025 in the first instance**. This term may be extendable depending on project progress and funding.

Appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant on the Grade 7 salary scale (**£34,308 - £42,155**) is dependent upon you having been awarded a PhD. An appointment may be considered if you are shortly expected to be awarded a PhD, in which case the initial appointment would be made as a Research Assistant on the Training Grade 7 salary scale (Spinal Point 25 - 28/£30,502 - £33,314).

**About CeTPD, the School of Life Sciences & University of Dundee**

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee is a world-class academic institution with a reputation for the excellence of its research, its high-quality teaching and student experience, and the strong impact of its activities outside academia. With 900 staff from over 40 countries worldwide the School provides a dynamic, multi-national, collegiate and diverse environment with state-of-the-art laboratory, technology and teaching facilities.

We are one of the UK’s leading universities - internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and-coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. Just a short walk from the V&A Museum of Design Dundee, we’re close to both the train and bus stations. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links.

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee one of the top universities in the UK. Family friendly policies, staff support networks for BME and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN and Stonewall, as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.

The University of Dundee and the School of Life Science hold an Athena SWAN Silver Award, which recognises the promotion of gender equality. We strongly believe that diversity in our staff is crucial for our creativity and success and are committed to advance our inclusive culture by supporting and encouraging all staff and provide bespoke support as required for under-represented groups.

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