Research Scientist in Chemical Biology

4 weeks ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Newcastle University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our dynamic Chemical Biology team in the group of Prof Akane Kawamura at Newcastle University. This exciting role focuses on the discovery, development, and evaluation of cyclic peptide inhibitors/ligands against therapeutically relevant protein targets.

Key Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the innovation of the technology platform towards more efficient hit identification and optimisation
  • Carry out biochemical / biophysical assays to assess activity of cyclic peptides against biological targets and use a combination of synthetic chemistry and peptide synthesis to develop them into better compounds for the specific purpose to investigate biological questions
  • Contribute to the smooth running of the group, acting as a source of advice and information. Provide supervision for other group members, assisting them in planning their research and giving specialised training as required
  • Ensure intellectual rigour and adherence to robust ethical standards to maintain integrity of research
Requirements
  • Hold a PhD in Biochemistry / Chemistry / Chemical Biology or a related area (or have submitted a PhD thesis prior to taking up the appointment)
  • Have expertise in medicinal chemistry or peptide chemistry
  • Experience in biophysical / biochemical characterisation of proteins
  • Excellent communication skills in English in writing and in oral and visual presentations
  • Ability to undertake research with a high degree of independence, manage your own research and report on progress at regular intervals
About Us

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We are committed to being a fully inclusive university which actively recruits, supports and retains colleagues from all sectors of society. We value diversity as well as celebrate, support and thrive on the contributions of all of our employees and the communities they represent.



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