Postdoctoral Research Associate Grade 7

Job title:

Postdoctoral Research Associate Grade 7

Company

Unviersity of Liverpool – The Academy

Job description

The research group of Professor Luning Liu (www.luningliu.org) is looking for a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate to lead a NERC funded project to develop genetic constructs of the model cyanobacteria Synechocystis 6803 and Synechococcus 7942 (as) and reprogramme their CO2-fixing machinery the carboxysomes to generate powerful machinery with catalytically improved enzymes and functionalities for carbon fixation using synthetic biology. You will have the opportunity to develop interdisciplinary skills in molecular biology, biochemistry, synthetic biology, cell physiology, and microscopy. You will be involved in world-class research and networking on understanding the formation and bioengineering of protein organelles for biotechnological and biomedical applications. You should have a PhD degree in microbiology/molecular biology and experience of live-cell fluorescence imaging. The post is available until 30 November 2025.If you are still awaiting your PhD to be awarded you will be appointed at Grade 6, spine point 30. Upon written confirmation that you have been awarded your PhD, your salary will be increased to Grade 7, spine point 31.Commitment to DiversityThe University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Expected salary

Location

Liverpool

Job date

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 22:57:42 GMT

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