University of Exeter
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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The starting salary will be from £34,610 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
About The Role
Postdoctoral Research Associate
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This post is offered as a fixed term contract and is funded by Medical Research Council from 1st October 2026 till 30th September 2027. In line with the University’s fair employment for all principles, any further funding opportunities identified will be reviewed and discussed during the contract.
The starting salary will be from £34,610 on Grade E, depending on knowledge, skills and experience.
The Role
The Faculty of Health and Life Sciences wishes to recruit a Postdoctoral Research Associate to support the work of Dr Johannes G. M. Rack. The successful applicant will assist in the characterisation of enzymes involved in ADP-ribosylation signalling in the DNA damage response of Aspergillus fumigatus.
The post will include large scale protein purification for protein crystallisation and their characterisation with respect to activity (enzymatic assays, mutagenesis, inhibitor tests, etc.) and biophysical properties (incl. determination of binding and kinetic parameters). Knowledge of ADP-ribosylation related enzymes and how they can be expressed and characterised is essential. Moreover, the project involves extraction and characterisation of proteins from Aspergillus fumigatus (IP/Co-IP) and requires expertise in Aspergillus fumigatus culture and maintenance. Knowledge of proteomic and IP techniques is advantageous.
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About You
The successful applicant will be able to present information on research progress and outcomes, communicate complex information, orally, in writing and electronically and prepare proposals and applications to external bodies.
Applicants will possess a relevant PhD (or nearing completion) or possess an equivalent qualification/experience in a related field of study and be able to demonstrate sufficient knowledge in the discipline and of research methods and techniques to work within established research programmes. Applicants will be able to demonstrate practical experience with the characterisation of ADP-ribosylation signalling related enzymes including protein expression and structure determination, application of biochemical and biophysical methodologies as well as a understanding of fungal DNA damage response and the role of ADP-ribosylation signalling therein.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
Further information
Please contact Johannes Rack, j.rack@exeter.ac.uk
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