| Title | Postdoctoral Researcher (Wilkinson Group) |
|---|---|
| Summary | Join Wilkinson Group at John Innes Centre for a project on manipulating two-component systems in bacteria. |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Research Area | Chemical Biology, Microbial Natural Products, Streptomyces Microbiology |
| Location | John Innes Centre, United Kingdom |
| Eligibility/Qualification | PhD in Chemical Biology, expertise in bacterial natural products chemistry and biology. Proven ability to perform research in natural products chemical biology. |
| Job Description | Unlock biosynthesis of Streptomyces bacterial natural products. Investigate their chemistry, delineate biosynthesis, and develop skills in natural products chemical biology and Streptomyces microbiology. |
| How to Apply | Apply through the online application form provided in the further information link. Contact Human Resources at nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk for details or queries. |
| Last Date for Apply | 28th February 2024 |
About the Wilkinson Group
The Wilkinson Group at John Innes Centre focuses on the discovery, biosynthesis, and biosynthetic engineering of microbial natural products, especially anti-infective molecules. This role involves collaboration with the Hutchings lab on a project related to antibiotic pathways in actinomycete bacteria.
Role Description
The Postdoctoral Researcher will work on unlocking the biosynthesis of Streptomyces bacterial natural products. The focus is on utilizing genetic methods for producing the estimated 90% of SMs that are genome encoded but not produced under laboratory conditions.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate should have a PhD in Chemical Biology, expertise in bacterial natural products chemistry and biology, and a proven ability to perform research in natural products chemical biology. Experience in protein biochemistry is beneficial, and skills in bioinformatics and scientific writing are highly desirable.
Additional Information
Interviews will be held on 13 March 2024. For further information and to apply, visit the provided link. Contact the Human Resources team at nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk or 01603 450814 (quoting reference 1004595) for assistance.
| SALARY | £35,300 – £43,750 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. |
|---|---|
| CONTRACT | 36 months, full time |
| GROUP | Molecular Microbiology |
| CLOSES | 28th February 2024 |
| CONTACT | nbi.recruitment@nbi.ac.uk |
