Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 months in the first instance. Applications are invited for a chemist to work with Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian on developing a technique for mapping the binding small molecules to chromatin. See Yu et al., DOI: 10.1038/s41587-022-01636-0 https://www.balasubramanian.co.uk for further information. Applicants must have a background in chemical biology, with a strong interest in genomic technologies. Previous experience in developing techniques to map the interactions of small molecules with chromatin is highly desirable. We seek a highly-motivated individual with good communication skills and a capacity for innovation and creativity, who is able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates should have (or be about to receive) an MSc or BSc in a relevant discipline. Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online. Please ensure that you upload a 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter that explains your motivations for the position and publications list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. For queries regarding this post, please contact Jo Lockhart, Science Administrator to the Balasubramanian group, email: BalasubramanianRecruitment ch.cam.ac.uk. Please quote reference MA44500 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. Apply online