ATDBio: Graduate Research Scientist in Chemistry 710 views

ATDBio is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Research Scientist, who will join the EU Marie Skłodowska-Curie “DNA-Robotics” Innovative Training Network (as ESR 15), a consortium of high class academic and private institutions across Europe.

Duration: 24-26 months; fixed term

About the project:

• The objective of the DNA-Robotics project is to investigate and develop artificial machinery made from DNA.
• At ATDBio, the appointed researcher will design and synthesise DNA origami and other DNA/RNA secondary structures that can change conformation in a controlled manner on target binding or change in environment such as pH.
• Changes in conformation will be measured by a number of techniques including FRET and imaging with TEM.
• The successful candidate will be one of 15 early-stage researchers (ESRs) enrolled across the European network.
• Transferable skills training include courses on scientific writing, presenting talks, science communication, entrepreneurship, IPR, and management.

Requirements:

• Applicant must hold a top-class undergraduate degree and/or master’s degree (or equivalent) in chemistry (or a related subject)
• Applicant must have research experience in synthetic chemistry, synthetic biology or nanotechnology; experience working with nucleic acids is a bonus.
• Applicant must demonstrate ability to work well both individually and as part of a small team and the ability to ensure good day-to-day progress and keep good laboratory records
• Applicant must possess excellent written and verbal English communication skills (including presentation skills)
• At the time the appointment is made, the candidate must: have under four years (full-time equivalent) research experience, measured from the date when they obtained their degree; must not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree (i.e. PhD). A PhD student who has not yet submitted their doctoral thesis will be eligible; must not have spent more than 12 months in the UK in the 3 years immediately prior to the recruitment date.

How to apply:

• Apply online