Research Fellow – EPSRC: Join the University of Warwick’s School of Life Sciences for a full-time, fixed-term Research Fellow position, contributing to an EPSRC-funded project on Combinatorial Biosynthetic Pathway Engineering. This cutting-edge opportunity involves the integration of experimental and computational tools to explore cellular control of genetic and metabolic processes.
🔍 Research Fellow position at the University of Warwick in Combinatorial Biosynthetic Pathway Engineering, funded by EPSRC.
🕒 Fixed-term role until February 28, 2027, with a salary up to £44,263.
🌐 Collaborative interdisciplinary project involving McCarthy and Alberti groups in the School of Life Sciences and the Darlington group in the School of Engineering.
🔬 Research focuses on developing microorganism-driven processes for bioactive natural product generation using advanced experimental and computational tools.
Designation: Research Fellow
Research Area: Combinatorial Biosynthetic Pathway Engineering
Location: University of Warwick Campus, Coventry, UK
Eligibility/Qualification: We seek individuals with expertise in gene expression and/or metabolic pathways, coupled with skills in molecular cloning (e.g., Gibson, CRISPR) and gene expression analysis. Applications from those with experience/skills in systems biology, including computational modeling, are also welcomed. Right to work in the UK is required.
Job Description: The successful candidate will contribute to an EPSRC-funded project aiming to enhance the efficiency of microorganism-driven processes generating bioactive natural products. Key responsibilities include:
- Integration of combinatorial assembly and automated pathway variant analysis.
- Employing holistic modeling procedures incorporating genetic, metabolic, and resource-related factors.
- Collaboration with the McCarthy and Alberti groups in the School of Life Sciences, along with the Darlington group in the School of Engineering.
- Utilizing state-of-the-art facilities for molecular biology, biochemistry, and robotic platforms.
How to Apply: For informal inquiries, contact Professor John McCarthy at john.mccarthy@warwick.ac.uk. To apply, complete personal details and attach a CV and cover letter expressing your interest by the closing date of Friday, 19 January 2024. Ensure the covering letter outlines how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined in the person specification.
Last Date for Apply: Friday, 19 January 2024
What we Offer: We provide a range of benefits, including an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, learning and development opportunities, and savings on various products and services. We offer generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave, onsite childcare facilities, and promote a healthy work/life balance through flexible working.
Our Commitment to Inclusion: Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment, recognizing and valuing differences. We welcome applications from all communities, irrespective of culture, background, age, disability, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or romantic orientation.
To apply for the position, please visit the University of Warwick’s official website.
