Research Assistant - Chemical Biology (Fixed Term)
Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
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Research Assistant - Chemical Biology (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position in chemical biology in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, University of Cambridge.
The research will be conducted in the group of Dr. Julian Willis ( https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/person/jcww2 ) and will focus on the study and characterisation of bacteriophages. The work will involve the discovery and sequencing of new viruses, followed by extensive protein characterisation studies - both in cells and using in vitro biochemical analysis.
Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) an undergraduate degree or masters in molecular biology, bioengineering or a related field, with a strong background in synthetic biology, microbial biology, biochemistry, and molecular cloning. Prior research experience in protein engineering and protein characterisation would be highly desirable. As this is an interdisciplinary project, candidates must be able to work effectively as part of a team and possess excellent communication skills.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Julian Willis via email on jcww2@cam.ac.uk .
Please quote reference MA51623 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry
Salary
£33,662-£36,320
Reference
MA51623
Category
Research
Date published
5 November 2026
Closing date
19 November 2026
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