CareerPlan

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Enzyme Engineering and Biocatalysis

ManchesterFull-time£38k2026-06-06 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Designing and undertaking high-quality research in enzyme engineering and biocatalysis, developing innovative experimental protocols for new-to-nature enzymatic transformations.

Role type

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Enzyme Engineering and Biocatalysis

Builds

Research outputs including publications and reports for the project "Enantioselective hydrogen atom transfer biocatalysis"

Domain

Chemistry, Enzyme Engineering, Biocatalysis

Required skills

Enzyme engineering, Biocatalysis, Experimental protocol design, Peer-reviewed publication experience, Independent research, Collaborative interdisciplinary work

Preferred skills

Organic synthesis, Directed evolution, Novel biocatalytic approaches, Conference presentation, Mentoring researchers or students

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Designing and undertaking high-quality research in enzyme engineering and biocatalysis, Developing innovative experimental protocols for new-to-nature enzymatic transformations, Delivering research outputs to agreed timelines, Collaborating with academic colleagues and contributing to interdisciplinary research activity, Supporting and training researchers and students

Seniority

Postdoctoral, hands-on IC