Research Associate/Fellow (fixed term) (MED293418X1)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a molecular biologist, preferably with experience in phage display, to join a dynamic team of scientists focused on the development and application of novel molecular diagnostics and therapeutics. The post is based at the SVMS, University of Nottingham, working in close collaboration with AFABILITY. As a prospering organisation, AFABILITY promotes the awareness and availability of non-animal techniques and resources for the production of antibodies.  With recent highly successful milestones reached, significant support and collaborations formed, it is an ideal time to be joining the team. This project is funded by Forsogsdyrenes Vaern and Alternativfondet.

The main duty of this post will be to design, create, develop and characterise one or more synthetic or human donor sourced phage display libraries resembling those that are most technologically mature, sufficiently diverse, reliable and compatible with a wide range of analysis techniques. The libraries are intended for use in a range of applications including molecular diagnostics and therapeutics. Using streamlined production and affinity maturation techniques that can be easily adopted, the libraries will be used to educate and assist the scientific community with technological advancements in the field of antibody production, moving away from the traditional hybridomas and polyclonal antibody production approaches. There will be opportunities to travel to international meetings to promote the technology in line with 3Rs core values.

Candidates must hold a PhD (or near completion) in molecular biology, protein/peptide engineering or related disciplines, with excellent skills in transfection, a range of PCR techniques, site directed mutagenesis, DNA library production and recombinant DNA technologies and with relevant post-doctoral experience in an industrial or academic laboratory setting. Excellent troubleshooting abilities, good communication,IT, organisational and team working skills are also essential.

This full time position is available from 01 January 2019 and will be offered on a fixed term contract until 30 September 2019. Job share arrangements may be considered. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Kevin Gough, email kevin.gough@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 12 Nov 2018
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)