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Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Synthetic Biology, London
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London, United Kingdom
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Education
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Yes
Job Reference:
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5
Posted:
16.02.2025
Expiry Date:
02.04.2025
Job Description:
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated researcher to take a lead role in using synthetic biology approaches to explore the malleability of the genetic code using the minimal chloroplast genetic system of the green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii as a model. This work focuses on compression of the genetic code, reassignment of codons, and the development of systems for the efficient incorporation of non-canonical amino acids into proteins expressed in the chloroplast. The research also involves the development of advanced genetic tools and technologies for whole genome transplantation in the algal chloroplast. This project is funded by the BBSRC as part of their ‘Rules of Life’ priority area and involves collaborations with the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh, and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology. The role would suit someone with expertise in synthetic biology, prokaryotic/organellar gene expression and the genetic engineering of microorganisms.
Interview Date(s) are scheduled for: the last week of February.
This is an open-ended role until 31st March in the first instance, although the post is expected to be extended until 31st March.
Research Fellows - 'Appointment at Grade 7 is dependent upon having been awarded a PhD; if this is not the case, initial appointment will be at Grade 6B (salary £38, - £41, per annum) with payment at Grade 7 being backdated to the date of final submission of the PhD Thesis.'
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A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have any queries about the role, please contact Professor Saul Purton.
If you need reasonable adjustments or a more accessible format to apply for this job online or have any queries about the application process, please contact Biosciences staffing.
About you
You must have a PhD in molecular biology, biotechnology, or a related subject area and proven knowledge of synthetic biology and its application to strain engineering, transgene expression and genome manipulation. Experience in recombinant DNA methods, transgene design, DNA assembly and microbial transgenics is also essential. You will be expected to work as part of a tightly integrated team of synthetic biologists to produce original contributions to the development of the microalga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii as a platform for fundamental molecular studies and as a genetically programmable system for industrial biotech applications. In addition to developing and conducting the research, you will contribute expertise to the overall research effort in the Purton group. You will also communicate results as scientific papers in leading journals, and as scientific presentations at national and international conferences.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:
* 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and 6 closure days)
* Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
* Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
* Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
* Immigration loan
* Relocation scheme for certain posts
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
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