Postdoctoral Research Associate in Engineering Biology for Bio-Upcycling Plastic Waste
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Overview
Two postdoctoral researcher positions are available within the P3EB Engineering Biology Mission Hub as part of the Wallace Lab at the University of Edinburgh, focused on the microbial valorisation of plastic waste and the biosynthesis of next-generation sustainable plastics monomers. Working at the intersection of engineering biology, metabolic engineering, and sustainable materials science, you will help pioneer microbial and biocatalytic routes to transform plastic waste into high-value industrial products and to develop defossilized monomer platforms that underpin circular, sustainable materials for the future.
Details
UE07: £41,064.00 – £48,822.00 Per Annum. School of Biological Sciences, College of Science & Engineering. Institute of Quantitative Biology, Biochemistry and Biotechnology. Full Time (35hrs per week). Fixed Term (24 months). Number of posts: 2.
Note: This post is advertised as full-time (35 hours per week); we are open to considering part-time or flexible working patterns. We are also open to considering requests for hybrid working (on a non-contractual basis) that combines a mix of remote and regular on-campus working.
Your Skills And Attributes For Success
* Experience in the design and engineering of de novo metabolic pathways in bacteria
* Experience in microbial fermentation process
* Experience in organic chemistry, chemical synthesis, or chemical biology
* Experience in the use of analytical chemistry techniques to quantify fermentation end-products
Application Information
Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:
* CV
* Cover letter
As a valued member of our team you can expect:
* A competitive salary
* An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work
* The opportunity to work at the forefront of sustainable manufacturing, contributing to transformative bio-upcycling technologies and collaborating directly with academic leaders, industry partners, and national scale-up facilities
* To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
* Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, competitive pension schemes, staff discounts, and family-friendly initiatives. Check out the full list on our staff benefits page and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits
Equality and inclusion
The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.
Right to work
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Key dates
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About Us
As a world-leading research-intensive University, we address tomorrow’s greatest challenges with a values-led approach to teaching, research and innovation.
About The Team
The School of Biological Sciences is at the leading edge in teaching, research and innovation. The School has an active programme offering support and professional development opportunities for all staff, including mentoring and a bio-focused community for researchers.
Seniority level
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries: Higher Education
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