Research Associate/Senior Research Associate
University of Bristol
The roleWe are seeking a Post-Doctoral Research Associate/Senior Research Associate (depending on experience) to perform laboratory-based snakebite envenoming (SBE) research in the Berger-Schaffitzel lab at the University of Bristol. The post-holder will use state-of-the-art protein engineering and display technology to generate high-affinity nanobodies against diverse toxins from snake venoms. These will be selected to neutralise the pathogenic function of toxins, for their use as antivenom.The post-holder will benefit from the cutting-edge molecular biology, protein biochemistry, synthetic biology, structural biology and biophysics expertise and facilities in Bristol, capitalize on our eukaryotic expression, nanobody and Ribosome Display platforms, and synergize with our academic collaborators. Bristol offers state-of-the-art facilities for protein expression; access to modern biophysical instrumentation (surface plasmon resonance, dynamic light scattering, isothermal calorimetry, CD and fluorescence spectrometers) and cryo-EM is provided. Importantly, the post-holder will be member of and thus have access to equipment and facilities the Max-Planck Centre for Minimal Biology ( ).This UKRI funded project is a collaboration with Professor Nicholas Casewell at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, who is a leading expert in venom analysis (using transcriptomics and proteomics approaches) and snakebite envenoming treatments.What will you be doing?The post-holder will:
You should apply if
Additional informationFor informal enquiries, please contact: Professor Christiane Berger-Schaffitzel/ +44 117 3941869Our strategy and missionWe recently launched our to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.The University of Bristol aims to be a place where everyone feels able to be themselves and do their best in an inclusive working environment where all colleagues can thrive and reach their full potential. We want to attract, develop, and retain individuals with different experiences, backgrounds and perspectives – particularly people of colour, LGBT+ and disabled people – because diversity of people and ideas remains integral to our excellence as a global civic institution.£37,099 to £46,974 per annum depending on experience
£37099 – 46974 per year
Bristol Area
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 06:30:28 GMT
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