We seek to appoint a highly talented and motivated postdoctoral research associate with a proven track-record of excellence in enzymology, biotransformation, assay design and the directed evolution of enzymes.  

The successful candidate will join the multidisciplinary research group of Dr Rebecca Goss at the University of St Andrews, working in close collaboration with Ingenza.  

You will have an excellent track record and have completed a PhD with a major component being enzymology, biotransformations and the directed evolution of enzymes with your results published or pending publication in leading international scientific journals.  You will have an excellent and an advanced practical knowledge of molecular microbiology methodologies and excellent analytical skills. You will be innovative and quick to master new skills and techniques. You will be a good team worker with excellent organizational skills, communication skills and leadership potential. Excellent writing skills and experience in the preparation of manuscripts or patents, including supporting information, for publication would be an advantage. Applications from excellent individuals who would be keen to apply for fellowships with the Goss group are particularly welcomed. 
 
For further information please contact Dr Rebecca Goss on rjmg@st-andrews.ac.uk.  

This post is a fixed term for one year.

Successful candidates will be invited for interview within six weeks of the application deadline.

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;  http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/

Please quote ref: AR1689KC

Closing Date: 23 August 2015

Further Particulars: AR1689KC FPs.doc

School of Chemistry
Salary: £31,342 - £33,242 per annum
Start: 2 November 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed term: 1 year in the first instance