Senior Research Associate
Overview
The University of East Anglia is hiring a Senior Research Associate within the Faculty of Science, specifically in the School of Biological Sciences. This full-time, fixed-term position lasts for 18 months and is available starting 23 November 2026. The appointee will work on a research programme developing methods to incorporate non-canonical amino acids into bacterial S-layer proteins. The project is supported by a multi-institutional grant funded by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency and includes collaboration with researchers at several institutions in the United Kingdom and internationally. Supervision at the university will be provided by Professor Julea Butt and Dr. Amit Sachdeva.
Who can apply
Applicants must hold a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biology, or a closely related discipline, or have submitted their PhD thesis by the time of appointment. Candidates need previous experience conducting independent research in biochemistry and molecular biology. Essential expertise includes protein expression in bacterial hosts, biochemical characterisation, protein purification, molecular cloning, and the expression of proteins containing non-canonical amino acids. Successful candidates also require strong analytical, organisational, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
What you get
The starting salary is 38,784 British Pounds per annum, with annual increments available up to 46,049 British Pounds per annum. The employment package includes 44 days of annual leave, which is inclusive of Bank Holidays and university customary days, calculated on a pro-rata basis for part-time schedules. While the role is advertised as full-time and based on site, applicants may request alternative flexible working arrangements, such as part-time, job share, compressed hours, annualised hours, term-time only, or hybrid working, to be discussed during the interview process.
Key dates
The closing date for applications is 2 November 2026. The position is available to begin on 23 November 2026.