Protein Design Research Scientist Opportunity

16 hours ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Lifelancer Full time

Join the team at Lifelancer to become a part of groundbreaking research and development in protein design as a Laboratory Research Scientist, working alongside top experts in machine learning, computer science, and biology. With this opportunity, you will play a pivotal role in advancing cutting-edge AI tools for creating proteins with novel functions.

About Us

Lifelancer is a talent-hiring platform dedicated to connecting professionals with life-changing opportunities in pharma, biotech, health sciences, healthtech, and IT domains. Our commitment to innovation and collaboration drives us to push the boundaries of what is possible.

With our unique blend of expertise and passion, we're confident that together, we can achieve extraordinary results.

The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Laboratory Research Scientist with a strong background in protein design/engineering, biochemistry, or structural biology to join our team. Your expertise will be instrumental in developing and validating AI tools for enzyme catalysis. You will apply your knowledge to develop and execute assays to validate proteins designed by machine learning models, at our research laboratory at The Francis Crick institute.

  • You will work closely with machine learning experts to troubleshoot and improve design methods.
  • You will advise on and develop ambitious new research goals in enzyme design and engineering, as well as biomolecular modeling more generally.
Your Skills and Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you should have a PhD in a relevant field or 5+ years equivalent experience in industry. You should possess expertise in mechanistic enzymology or biocatalysis, hands-on experience in assay development for enzyme activity and biophysical protein properties, and the ability to independently troubleshoot and implement research projects. Experience in computational protein design, computational chemistry, machine learning, high-throughput assay development, or laboratory automation would be an advantage.

We estimate the salary range for this position to be around £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, based on the location and job requirements.

In addition to your technical skills and qualifications, we look for individuals who share our passion for AI and protein design, and who are able to collaborate effectively with teammates from diverse scientific backgrounds.



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