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Research Associate

University of Kent - School of Biosciences

Location: Canterbury
Salary: £37,386 to £41,931 Grade 7, per annum
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Placed On: 2nd October 2024
Closes: 4th November 2024
Job Ref: NATS-297-24-R2

Contract Type: Fixed Term - 36 Months

Are you interested in biological research with the ability to contribute to research-led teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels? Are you committed to excellence in research? If so, this exciting opportunity may be ideal. 

A Research Associate position is available in Dr Mohinder Pal’s laboratory in the School of Biosciences at the University of Kent. We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious researcher who will work on a cutting-edge experimental research project in the structure-function analysis and regulation of DNA repair enzymes. 

The project involves a combination of biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology work. The structural part of the project will involve single-particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and X-ray crystallography. The role will also involve developing research objectives, conducting research, writing research work for pub 

As Research Associate you can expect to be involved in: 

  • Undertake research at an internationally competitive level. 
  • Design and execute the necessary experiments maintaining an up to date log of the research activity undertaken and of the obtained results 
  • Assist in the supervision of undergraduates and postgraduate student research projects 

What will you bring to the role? 

  • PhD in Biochemistry, structural biology or related relevant discipline or equivalent (or to be in the final stages of obtaining such a qualification)
  • Experience in Biochemistry, especially protein expression, purification  
  • Ability to carry out research independently

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place.

Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number NATS-297-24-R

Further details:   

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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