Postdoctoral Research Associate – University of Bath

Job Description

We’re hiring! Postdoctoral Research Associate – University of Bath I’m looking for a talented and motivated postdoctoral researcher with strong mammalian cell biology expertise to join my research group at the University of Bath. Funded through a new BBSRC Pioneer Award, the project aims to develop innovative intracellular peptide screening technologies to investigate and modulate transcription factor function in living mammalian cells. 🧬 We’re particularly interested in candidates with hands-on experience in: – Mammalian cell culture and transfection – Molecular cloning and cell-based functional assays – Transcriptional reporters and gene expression analysis – Protein biochemistry or transcription factor biology The successful candidate will work alongside Andrew Brennan, Scott Lovell and me on an ambitious, interdisciplinary project combining cell biology, molecular biology and chemical biology. Experience in peptide chemistry is welcome but not essential. There will be opportunities to develop new expertise in intracellular peptide screening, contribute to high-impact publications, and travel to scientific conferences and research visits. 📍 Location: University of Bath, UK 💷 Salary: £39,560–£46,970 (Grade 7) ⏳ Duration: 18 months, full-time 📅 Closing date: 29 November 2026 🔗 Further details and applications: https://lnkd.in/eFnsTkJy Informal enquiries are very welcome. Please share with colleagues or researchers who may be interested!