英国埃克塞特大学2022年招聘博士后（合成酶学）

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

University Of Exeter

Description

Job details

Job reference

P83268

Date posted

01/07/2022

Application closing date

29/07/2022

Location

Exeter

Salary

The starting salary will be from £36,382 on Grade F, depending on skills and experience.

Package

Generous holiday allowances, flexible working, pension scheme and relocation package (if applicable).

Contractual hours

36.5

Basis

Full-time

Job category/type

Research

Attachments

P83268 Job Description.pdf

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Job description

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences

This full-time Dstl funded post is available from 1 September 2022 on a fixed term basis until 31 May 2024, with possibility of extension, in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.

The post

The Faculty wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to participate in a synthetic enzymology project to develop novel tetrazole fine chemicals in an environmentally sustainable manner. The successful applicant will prepare enzymes in E. coli , perform thorough enzymatic characterisation of these enzymes, and integrate these enzymes into a cascade. The post will include mentoring a PhD student who will work on parallel aims of the project, and reporting findings to the funder. The successful applicant will be expected and empowered to undertake personal development as part of the role. The successful applicant will join a dynamic group of researchers in protein science who investigate proteins at structural, functional, and dynamic levels to understand their role in biology, and will benefit from our strong links with the funder Dstl.

About you

Applicants will possess a relevant PhD or equivalent qualification/experience in Biochemistry or a related field of study. The successful applicant will be a nationally recognised authority in enzyme research and possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. The successful applicant will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required. Applicants will be able to express, purify, and characterise enzymes. They will have the skills to train others in this area of research, to integrate findings with others, and to communicate results to funders. The successful applicant will be able to develop research objectives, projects, and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events.

Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role by clicking on the attachment.

What we can offer you

Freedom (and the support) to pursue your intellectual interests and to work creatively across disciplines to produce internationally exciting research;

Support teams that understand the University wide research and teaching goals and partner with our academics accordingly

An Innovation, Impact and Business directorate that works closely with our academics providing specialist support for external engagement and development

Our Exeter Academic initiative supporting high performing academics to achieve their potential and develop their career

A multitude of staff benefits including sector leading benefits around maternity, adoption and shared parental leave (up to 26 weeks full pay), Paternity leave (up to 6 weeks full pay), and a new Fertility Treatment Policy

A beautiful campus set in the heart of stunning Devon

The University of Exeter

We are a member of the prestigious Russell Group of research-intensive universities and in the top 150 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022 and QS World University Ranking 2022). We combine world-class teaching with world-class research, achieving a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework Award 2017.

Our research income in recent years means we're the fastest growing UK Research University with some of the world's most influential scientists, and we seek to answer some of the most fundamental issues facing humankind today through this. 98% of our research is of international quality (2014 Research Excellence Framework). We encourage proactive engagement with industry, business and community partners to enhance the impact of research and education and improve the employability of our students. Read about our world leading research – Green Futures and how we are transforming education for a changing world. We are located in a beautiful part of the country and Exeter (a fast growing tech hub) is one of only a few UK cities to have been designated as a UNESCO Creative City

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

With over 27,000 students and 6,400 staff from 180 different countries we offer a diverse and engaging environment where our diversity is celebrated and valued as a major strength. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive; where diverse voices are heard through our engagement with evidence-based charter frameworks for gender (Athena SWAN), race equality (Race Equality Charter Mark), LGBTQ+ inclusion (Stonewall Diversity Champion) and as a Disability Confident employer. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces.

Further information

For further information please contact Prof. Nicholas Harmer, e-mail N.J.Harmer@ex.ac.uk.

We welcome applications from candidates interested in working part-time hours or job-sharing arrangements.

The closing date for completed applications is 29 July 2022. Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 8 August.

Please note that as of 1 September 2022 our colleges and schools will be moving into a new structure which will consist of the following three Faculties – Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy, and Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

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