Research Fellow in Drug Discovery: Be part of the innovative one-year project in collaboration with Omaze-Blood Cancer UK and the University of Oxford at the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre (SDDC). We are searching for a skilled scientist to join our dynamic Drug Discovery team and explore the exciting field of oncology drug discovery with the guidance of Prof Erika J Mancini and Prof John Spencer. Join us in contributing to groundbreaking oncology drug discovery projects as a talented Research Fellow at the Sussex Drug Discovery Centre (SDDC).
Research Fellow in Structure-based Drug Discovery Ref 30876
Designation: Research Fellow
Research Area: Structure-based Drug Discovery
Location: University of Sussex, Brighton, UK
Eligibility/Qualification: Applicants must hold a PhD in a biological or physical science, with expertise in molecular biology, structure-based drug design, biophysics, and macromolecular crystallography.
Job Description: The successful candidate will engage in high-throughput X-ray crystallography, fragment-based screening, and structure-based drug design. Responsibilities include crystallization, structure determination, and analysis of protein-ligand complexes. This one-year contract, funded by Omaze-Blood Cancer UK, involves collaborative research with Prof Nerlov’s group at the University of Oxford.
How to Apply: Applicants should submit their applications via the Sussex website. Informal inquiries can be directed to erika.mancini@sussex.ac.uk or j.spencer@sussex.ac.uk.
Last Date for Apply: Applications should be submitted by the specified deadline.
The University of Sussex promotes diversity and inclusivity, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. Flexible working options are available, subject to business needs. Additionally, the University offers schemes to support parents and values the contributions of staff from diverse backgrounds. Please note that this position may require ATAS clearance for visa sponsorship.
