The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be based in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB) and Department of Chemistry working with Prof Jason Micklefield.
We are looking for an ambitious scientist who is keen to discover, characterise and engineer novel enzymatic pathways to antibiotics and other important bioactive molecules. We are particularly interested in pathways to bioactive peptides and polyketide natural products. Our lab is also interested in exploiting enzymes for synthetic applications telescoping routes to pharmaceuticals and other valuable products. For examples of related previous work from our group see:
Winn et al, Nature 2021, 593, 391-398 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03447-w);
Thong et al Nature Communications 2021, 12, 6872 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-021-27139-1);
Law et al, Nature Catalysis 2018, 1, 977-984 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41929-018-0178-2);
Craven et al, Nature Catalysis 2021, 4, 385-394 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41929-021-00603-3);
Bering et al, Nature Commun. 2022, 13, 380 (https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-28005-4).
Applicants possessing relevant skills in biochemistry and/or molecular biology/microbial genetics are encouraged to apply. Currently, our team comprises ca. 20 co-workers from both Chemistry and Biology backgrounds working together in a friendly and collaborative environment with state-of-the-art facilities. Individuals who are versatile, keen to learn new skills and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations will be particularly well suited to this position: https://www.micklefieldlab.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk
What you will get in return:
The School of Chemistry is strongly committed to promoting equality and diversity, including the Athena SWAN Charter for gender equality in higher education. The School holds a Silver Award which recognises their good practice in relation to gender; including flexible working arrangements, family-friendly policies, and support to allow staff to achieve a good work-life balance. For further information, please visit http://www.chemistry.manchester.ac.uk/about-us/athena-swan/
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Enquiries about vacancy shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Professor Jason Micklefield.
Email: Jason.micklefield@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
