Biological Chemistry Expert for Innovative Protein Editing

3 days ago


Worcester, Worcestershire, United Kingdom The Rosalind Franklin Institute Full time
Company Overview

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a pioneering national research centre, dedicated to revolutionising life sciences through cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and technology.

Salary and Benefits
  • We offer an attractive salary with opportunities for professional growth.
  • A generous pension scheme (employer's contribution up to 18%) and Group Life Assurance are also included in the benefits package.
About the Role

This exciting opportunity as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Biological Editing will focus on developing new synthetic chemical methods to edit complex biomolecules. The successful candidate will work within the Davis group in the Next Generation Chemistry theme.

You will be responsible for:

  • Developing novel chemistries that may be applied to complex protein and/or sugar architectures, characterizing their consequences chemically, structurally, and functionally.
  • Collaborating with industrial and academic partners, especially on fundamental biological consequences.
  • Contributing to the scientific scope of the project, formulating relevant research questions, conducting individual research, analysing detailed and complex qualitative and/or quantitative data from various sources, and generating original ideas by building on existing concepts.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • A PhD/DPhil (or equivalent) qualification is required, although candidates close to completion of their PhD/DPhil qualification may be considered.
What We Offer
  • A competitive salary (£36,500-£...).
  • A hub building with state-of-the-art laboratories.
  • Training and development opportunities for staff at all levels.
  • Bus pass discount scheme and good transport links to Oxford and surrounding areas.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Access to employee discount platform (Perkbox).
  • Occupational Health and wellbeing support including Employee Assistance (24/7 support and counselling).
  • Health Cash Plan.
  • Subsidised canteen and food outlets on campus.
  • Free on-site parking.


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