Research Fellow in Protein Biochemistry

Hours:

Full time (37.5 hours) or part time hours considered up to a maximum of 1 FTE.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract: fixed term for 12 months

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: To be confirmed.

Expected start date: No later than 1^st March 2025

About the role

The Sussex Drug Discovery Centre (SDDC) is offering a unique opportunity to join a vibrant research group in an exciting and emerging area of drug discovery research.  We are looking to recruit a scientist with experience in protein production and biochemical and biophysical assays on a project targeting inter alia resistance in antifungal drugs.  SDDC is a multi-disciplinary team of drug discovery scientists developing novel cancer (including fragment based drug discovery towards DNA damage and epigenetic targets) and other small molecule therapeutics. The successful candidate will have access to state of art protein production facilities as well as biochemical and biophysical equipment for protein-ligand binding characterisation. The project will be overseen by Profs Tony Moore, Erika Mancini, John Spencer and Dr Andrew McGown and an overview of research within the SDDC can be found at http://www.sussex.ac.uk/sddc/index

About you

A talented scientist and a team player  you will interact closely with our medicinal chemistry team to improve the design of antifungal compounds as well as working with leaders in industry and academia. You will work independently and be able to design innovative solutions to problems. Your experience will have been gained in an academic or industry setting, with particular focus on protein biochemistry and knowledge of molecular biology, protein over-expression, purification and biochemistry. You will have a PhD in Biochemistry, Biology or similar and experience in protein biochemistry and biophysical assays, and an understanding of the process of drug discovery.

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Further Key Information

Potential candidates are strongly encouraged to make informal contact with Prof Erika Mancini Erika.Mancini@sussex.ac.uk  before applying.

Applications should be accompanied by a full CV, a statement of research interests and aspirations (not more than 4 pages), and the names of three academic referees.

“Please note that this position may be subject to ATAS clearance if you require visa sponsorship.”

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