Research Assistant in Chemical Biology (EPSCH1134)

Are you an early career researcher with an interest in research at the interface of chemistry, biology and medicine? Do you have a background in chemical biology or protein chemistry? Would you like to contribute to developing an early stage technology to prepare it for evaluation in future clinical applications?

In this project, you will be contribute to a new EIC-funded project, IMProGlyco, in which we are developing a new strategy to control protein glycosylation. You will be part of an international project including researchers in Leeds, York, Vienna, Oslo and Dublin developing this new technology. You will contribute to the project by developing the reagents at the core of the project and providing key materials to researchers across Europe.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Michael Webb, Professor of Biological Chemistry

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 6423

Email: [email protected] 

What we offer in return

26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!Generous pension scheme plus life assurance. Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more! 

Closing Date: 17 Aug 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £33,951 to £39,906 p.a.