We are seeking to recruit a postdoctoral research associate to work on a new project in the laboratory of Claudia Bonfio in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge, UK. The project will push the bounds of early Earth lipid chemistry, exploring pathways by which the vast array of diverse lipids now associated with biological membranes came into being.
The position would suit an ambitious and talented graduate who has recently completed a PhD degree in chemistry or biochemistry (with a significant chemistry component) and is keen to gain further laboratory research experience.
The key responsibilities of the post will be conducting an independent research project, assisting with projects ongoing in the lab, and contributing to lab organisation and general lab duties.
The ideal candidate will have a strong aptitude for scientific research, excellent communication skills and works well in a team. Previous research experience in synthetic chemistry is essential, along with knowledge of chromatographic purification techniques and spectroscopic characterisation methods. In addition, experience in molecular dynamics simulations would be desirable.