Research Associate in Glycoscience

Fixed term for 12 months (possibility of extension up to 36 months) 

The Opportunity

This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone ambitious to join the Chemical and Physical Sciences team in the Faculty of Natural Sciences. We have an open position for a research associate in carbohydrate chemical biology. Furthermore, the successful candidate will work within the Keele Centre for Glycoscience (https://www.keele.ac.uk/glycoscienceresearch/).

This role will form part of an innovative UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship renewal “expediting glycan synthesis: expanding frontiers for carbohydrate chemical biology” in the group of Professor Gavin J. Miller (https://millerresearchgroup.co.uk). The research will involve chemical and enzymatic synthesis of carbohydrates and nucleoside conjugates, alongside opportunities to streamline their synthesis using automated flow biocatalysis.

Applicants should have a PhD (or have submitted their thesis prior to taking up the appointment) in organic chemistry or chemical biology. Experience with synthetic methodology development towards carbohydrate containing targets is highly desirable. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, an ability to work independently, and have an organised approach to the management of their research. The candidate must also be willing to work across a multidisciplinary project and team, with attendance and presentation at project meetings involving collaborators expected.

The post is available for 12 months initially but with the possibility of extension for another 24. The successful candidate may also be expected to undertake research secondments as an essential component of the program. The role will involve supervision of PhD and Masters-level students. If you're passionate about collaborative research and contributing to the development of Glycoscience at Keele, we encourage you to apply.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade  (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

Please note this appointment is subject to medical clearance by the University’s Occupational Health provider.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Gavin J. Miller (g.j.miller@keele.ac.uk) and include a CV.

Formal applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 18 November 2024

Interviews will be held on: 26 November 2024

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