Postdoctoral Research Associate

Full time: 35 hours per week

Fixed Term: from 1^st March 2025 until 28^th February 2026

We are looking for an exceptionally motivated researcher to take up a postdoctoral position in rational engineering of cell-free protein synthesis reactions, as part of the UKRI Future Leaders Fellowship ‘Self-sustaining cell-free systems’ led by Dr. Laohakunakorn. The post is fully-funded for 1 year, with the possibility of extension pending future funding success.

The Opportunity:

The successful candidate will conduct cutting edge research in cell-free synthetic biology. The candidate will carry out experiments using world-class lab automation facilities in the Edinburgh Genome Foundry, and use automation and statistical analysis to drive performance improvements in a key synthetic biological system. The project will equip the candidate with sought-after skills for a successful future career.

Your skills and attributes for success: 

• Excellent demonstrated track record of research in synthetic biology, lab automation, design of experiments, or high throughput screening
• Expertise in coding and data analysis
• Excellent planning, organisational, and presentation skills
• Ability to use accumulated experience and creativity in problem solving
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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