The University of Manchester

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Photo-Biocatalysis

📍 Location
manchester, on
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 27, 2026
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Job Description

Advance your career at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Photo-Biocatalysis. Engage in impactful research within a £4M interdisciplinary initiative focused on enzyme photocatalysis.
This role is a fixed-term position for 12 months, offering you the opportunity to collaborate with prestigious universities, including Bristol and Edinburgh. You will focus on the structural analysis of engineered enzymes, produce innovative protein variants, and explore new biophysical methods to enhance research outputs in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Analyze mechanistic structures of engineered biocatalysts
• Produce and purify innovative enzyme variants
• Design protein variants to explore photocatalytic function
• Apply advanced mass spectrometry techniques
• Share research through publications and conferences
Requirements:
• PhD in protein engineering or related field
• Experience in protein purification an...

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