Research Fellow in Virology/Medicinal Chemistry at University of Leeds

Are you an early career researcher looking for your first challenge?  Do you have a background in Molecular Virology and Medicinal Chemistry?  Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?

Project Title: Development of novel inhibitory small molecules to prevent KSHV replication.

The Whitehouse research group is seeking a highly motivated Research Fellow to identify and optimise inhibitory RNA-binding small molecules which selectively prevent Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) lytic replication. 

The successful candidate will become part of a multi-member laboratory team targeting molecular mechanisms of viral infection to ultimately develop new effective antiviral agents.

For this role, you should have a PhD (or close to completion) combining molecular virology and medicinal chemistry approaches, or a closely allied discipline. You should have experience in a wide range of molecular and cell biology techniques, specifically RNA-based techniques, and experience in the screening and optimisation of small molecules.

The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was awarded a Silver award in 2020.  We are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. Our Athena SWAN webpage provides more information. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Ade Whitehouse, Professor of Molecular Virology

Tel: +44 (0)113 343 7096 | Email: a.whitehouse@leeds.ac.uk