Our research is focused on metal ions and their roles in health and disease. Of particular interest is their influence upon cellular processes through their interactions with proteins and their emergence as important disease mediators. In this BBSRC-funded project you will investigate the role of fatty acids in the control of circulatory zinc handling, which impacts on physiological processes including insulin dynamics and cellular zinc uptake. This is a collaborative project led by Dr Alan Stewart at the University of St Andrews and involves academic partners at the University of Warwick (Prof Claudia Blindauer) and University of Campinas, Brazil (Profs Marco Arruda and Carlos Ramos). The research will build upon our previous work in this area (e.g. Handing et al. (2016) Chemical Science 7: 6635-6648; Coverdale et al. (2019) Metallomics 11: 1805-1819; Sobczak et al. (2021) Chemical Science 12: 4079-4093) and will involve the use and development of bespoke state-of-the-art analytical methods to examine metal-protein interactions at a systems level. 

A background in biochemistry, chemistry or analytical science and a relevant PhD is essential. It is envisaged that the successful candidate will start in November 2021. The post is fixed term for 3 years.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Alan Stewart (ajs21@st-andrews.ac.uk). 

Applications are particularly welcome from women, people from the Black, Asian, Minority or Ethnic (BAME) community and other protected characteristics who are under-represented in research posts at the University. 

The University is committed to equality for all, demonstrated through accreditation (Athena SWAN; Carer Positive; Stonewall, LGBT and Race Charters), as listed on: http://www.st- andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/.

Please quote ref: AR2583SB

Closing Date: 24 September 2021

Further Particulars: AR2583SB FPs.doc

School of Medicine
Salary: £33,797 - £36,914 per annum
Start: November 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed term for 3 years