OVERVIEW:
Applications are invited for a 15 month postdoctoral research position with the Riddell group at the University of Manchester.
ABOUT THE POSITION:
- The position will commence on, or as soon as possible after, the 1st May 2021.
- Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent (or will have submitted a thesis prior to commencing this position) in synthetic chemistry or biochemistry, and have a record of successful publications.
- You will help develop and implement a screening protocol for the identification of MOFs suitable for protein stabilization.
- Conditions for controlled release of native proteins following encapsulation and detailed analysis of the protein-MOF materials will also be undertaken.
- Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the project we are keen to receive applications from candidates with previous experience in characterization of host-guest materials, as well as those with experience synthesizing, purifying and characterizing proteins.
- The proposed project provides opportunities to use a wide variety of characterization techniques including NMR (1D, 2D, heteronuclear and DOSY), mass spectrometry, IR, CD, PXRD and UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopies.
- You should be willing to learn new techniques and explore novel research approaches, and must be highly motivated, ambitious and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.
- You should be capable of working under their own initiative while also providing appropriate guidance and support to other members of the research group.
- Due to potential industrial interest in the proposed research objectives you should also be willing to present their work to non-academic audiences, and interact with industrial partners.
ELIGIBILITY CRITRIA:
- Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent (or will have submitted a thesis prior to commencing this position) in synthetic chemistry or biochemistry, and have a record of successful publications.
HOW TO APPLY:
- Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
- Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Dr Imogen Riddell
Email: imogen.riddell@manchester.ac.uk
QUICK OVERVIEW: | |
NAME OF THE ORGINATION | University of Manchester |
LEVEL | Postdoctoral |
COUNTRY | UK |
SUBJECT | Chemical Biology & Biological Chemistry |
DEADLINE | January 10.2021 |