Research Associate in Chemical Biology

Overview

The University of Manchester offers a Research Associate position within the Department of Chemistry, housed in the School of Natural Sciences and based in the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. Operating within Grades 6 to 9, this postdoctoral research assistant role involves working under the supervision of Dr Yi Jin, a Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellow. The position focuses on studying a bacterial pathway known as sulfoglycolysis as part of a six-year project.

What you do

The successful candidate conducts laboratory research and manages the Jin group, leading the design, development, and implementation of experiments. Responsibilities include plasmid design and cloning, enzyme production and purification, and the handling of BSL2 organisms. The role also requires communicating and developing the project alongside other group members and collaborators to bring the research to a conclusion through publications in high-impact journals. The work takes place across the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology and the Michael Smith Building.

What you get

The position provides a salary between £38,448 and £46,970 per annum, determined by experience, alongside a fixed-term contract duration of 14 months. Employment benefits include a generous employer contribution pension, 29 days of annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas closure, and access to a ride-to-work and electric vehicle car scheme.

Key dates

The application closing date is 09/11/2026, with applications closing at midnight on that day.