Research Associate – Antibody Development for Challenging Targets with Therapeutic Potential (Fixed Term) at University of Cambridge

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Applications are invited for a position of Research Associate (PDRA) in the field of antibody development. This post is based at the Chemistry of Health within the lab of Dr. Sormanni, whose group develops data-driven technologies for rational antibody design. This role offers the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research at the intersection of computational design and in vitro evolution (visit www-sormanni.ch.cam.ac.uk for further details).

We seek individuals driven by a passion for fundamental research and a desire to contribute to impactful downstream applications. As a key member of our team, you will have the opportunity to shape and develop your own research project. With this post, we aim to leverage our in silico and in vitro antibody design technologies to overcome the challenges posed by traditionally hard targets with a therapeutic potential. These include ion channels, G-protein-coupled receptors, and disease-related protein aggregates, but this list is not exhaustive.

This role presents a unique chance to cultivate a diverse skill set encompassing both wet-lab experimentation and computational sciences. Such multidisciplinary expertise is highly sought-after in both academic and industrial contexts, opening doors to exciting career pathways.

Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in structural, chemical, or molecular biology, biomedical sciences, bioengineering, or similar field.

Apply now to join our dynamic team!

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit: www.jobs.cam.ac.uk/job/41368.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents that have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

For queries relating to your application or the application process, please contact Dr. Pietro Sormanni (email: ps589@cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference MA37093 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.