Research Associate in Chemical Biology Specialist
3 days ago
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to join our dynamic Chemical Biology team in the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences at Newcastle University.
This exciting role focuses on the discovery, development, and evaluation of cyclic peptide inhibitors/ligands against therapeutically relevant protein targets. This post is funded by the European Research Council.
The role is fixed term for 12 months.
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
- 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
- Be able to demonstrate a high level of expertise and success in the previous research areas, e.g. by an excellent publication (or papers in press or equivalent) track record in high quality peer reviewed journals
- Have an excellent general knowledge of related areas through reading of the literature, online database searching, and attendance at seminars and conferences
- Have excellent communication skills in English in writing and in oral and visual presentations
- Ensure research and record keeping is carried out in accordance with good practice, Scientific Integrity and in compliance with local policies and any legal requirements
- Show an ability to undertake research with a high degree of independence, manage your own research and report on progress at regular intervals
Newcastle University is a global University where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. As a University of Sanctuary, we aim to provide a welcoming place of safety for all, offering opportunities to people fleeing violence and persecution.
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. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams, we believe that success is built on having teams whose backgrounds and experiences reflect the diversity of our university and student population.
We hold a silver Athena Swan award in recognition of our good employment practices for the advancement of gender equality. We also hold a Race Equality Charter Bronze award in recognition of our work towards tackling race inequality in higher education REC. We are a Disability Confident employer and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role as part of the offer and interview scheme.
We are a member of the Euraxess initiative supporting researchers in Europe.
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