💼 Full-Time Position

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology (Biocatalysis)

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The University of Manchester
📍 Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Location
Manchester, United Kingdom
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Posted
June 29, 2026
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Type
Full-Time
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Full-Time Opportunity: This is a permanent, full-time position with a competitive package and real career growth potential.

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology (Biocatalysis). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research within the Department of Chemistry, based at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB). You will work as part of an interdisciplinary and inclusive research environment, collaborating with academic and industrial partners to deliver high‑quality research outputs.

This post is funded for 24 months from 1 January 2027 and is part of the project “Unlocking Nucleoside and Glycoconjugate Chemical Biology using Biocatalysis” led by Professor Gavin Miller.

You will be responsible for:

  • Designing and undertaking high‑quality research in biocatalysis and chemical biology
  • Developing innovative experimental protocols for the synthesis of carbohydrate and nucleoside conjugates
  • Managing research projects and ensur...