Research Associate in Drug Design: Join the University of Bristol’s Biochemistry department as a Research Associate or Senior Research Associate in Structure-Guided Drug Design. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a team using synthetic and structural biology to understand and control the human immune system.
Research Associate / Senior Research Associate in Structure-Guided Drug Design
Designation:
Research Associate / Senior Research Associate
Research Area:
Structure-Guided Drug Design focusing on C-reactive protein (CRP) immunological function
Location:
University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Experience with molecular biology techniques, protein expression, and purification
- Strong knowledge of protein structure
- Proficiency in biochemical and biophysical assays
- Familiarity with cryoEM and software for protein structure determination
- Interest in synthetic biology and bioengineering
- Demonstrated ability to lead and drive research projects independently
Job Description:
- Solve structures of CRP in complex with various protein and peptide binders
- Perform structure-guided drug design to control CRP effector functions
- Develop binders to modulate CRP’s structure/function
- Conduct biophysical assays to assess the impact of binders on CRP function
- Utilize cryoEM to solve structures of CRP in complex with binders for drug design purposes
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply via the University of Bristol’s job portal. For further information, contact Thomas Sharp at t.sharp@bristol.ac.uk.
Last Date for Application:
The closing date for applications is 12th August 2024 at 23:59 UK time. Interviews are scheduled for either 28th or 30th August 2024.
This job posting is based on the information provided by the University of Bristol’s Biochemistry department for a Research Associate / Senior Research Associate position in Structure-Guided Drug Design.
