Research Associate - Pellegrini Group (Fixed Term), Cambridge
Client: University of Cambridge
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 810d87547025
Job Views: 4
Posted: 23.05.2025
Expiry Date: 07.07.2025
Job Description:
Applications are invited for a Research Associate position in the laboratory of Professor Luca Pellegrini in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Cambridge, UK.
The successful candidate will work on biochemical reconstitution and structural characterization of protein complexes important for Homology-Directed DNA Repair and genomic stability, referencing recent publications such as Appleby et al, Nat Comm, 2023 (doi: 10.1038/s41467-023-42830-1) and Hanthui YW et al, Mol Cell, 2024 (doi: 10.1016/j.molcel.2024.07.004).
This role involves a multidisciplinary approach, including preparative biochemistry of multi-protein complexes, protein engineering, and advanced biophysical and structural techniques. Experience in producing recombinant multi-protein assemblies via expression in insect or mammalian cells is required. Knowledge of quantitative biophysical techniques for characterizing macromolecular interactions is advantageous.
The University of Cambridge adheres to the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA), emphasizing research quality over publication metrics. Applicants should focus on research merits without including impact factors or uncontextualized metrics in their applications.
Funding is available from 01 December 2024, with a fixed-term contract until 31 May 2026.
For informal inquiries, please contact Professor Luca Pellegrini.
The university promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from all societal sections. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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