Applications are sought for a committed Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Clarissa Melo Czekster conducting research for the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) funded project entitled "Dissecting the mechanism and regulation of bacterial secreted peptidases and their role in biofilms”. The primary duties will be to characterise proteins and enzymes of interest as well as their roles in bacterial biofilms with a combination of biophysical and biochemical techniques (including x-ray crystallography, confocal microscopy, mass spectrometry, fast kinetics and isothermal titration calorimetry, to cite a few).
The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in biochemistry, structural biology or related field with expertise in protein chemistry. Preference will be given to candidates with experience characterizing enzyme structure and function.
The post is available for 36 months starting 1 April 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter.
Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:
- Annual leave of 34 days, plus 5 public holidays
- Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies
- Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
- Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
- Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff/children of staff, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives
Further details of the project can be found by contacting Clarissa Melo Czekster (cmc27@st-andrews.ac.uk).
Applications are particularly welcome from people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, LGBT Charter and Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online: https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/
Closing Date: 5 March 2024
Interview Date: 20 March 2024
Please quote ref: AR2949HM
Further Particulars: AR2949HM FPs.doc
School of Biology
Salary: £37,099 per annum
Start Date: 1 April 2024 or as soon as possible
Fixed Term: 36 months