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Research Associate in Biochemistry / Chemical Biology


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  • The University of Manchester
  • Manchester
  • 4 weeks ago
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Applications are invited for a Research Associate to work with Professor Elizabeth Fullam based in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology and Michael Smith Building. The position is available for 36 months and is available from the 1 March 2025.

The aim of the project is to unravel how the Mycobacterium tuberculosis pathogen uses nutrients at the molecular level, expanding our knowledge of this global pathogen to inform next generation therapeutics and diagnostics. The role involves investigating how mycobacterial proteins/complexes involved in nutrient uptake and metabolism recognise and bind their substates using a variety of biochemical, biophysical and chemical techniques and tools.

You should be capable of working under your own initiative and within a research team, therefore, excellent communication and organisational skills are required. You should have, or be about to obtain, a PhD in Biochemistry/Chemical Biology/Chemistry (or a related subject area) and have strong interests in unravelling the function of mycobacterial transport systems.

What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Additional paid closure over the Christmas period Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

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