Research Associate

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON, United Kingdom

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: London, ENGLAND
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 02 Mar 2025

26 Feb 2025
Job Information
Organisation/Company

KINGS COLLEGE LONDON
Research Field

Chemistry
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)
Country

United Kingdom
Application Deadline

2 Mar 2025 - 00:00 (UTC)
Type of Contract

Permanent
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

About us

Our contemporary Chemistry Department, based in the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical and Engineering Sciences, provides an exciting place to explore the boundaries of the subject. The Department champions the discipline of Chemistry across King’s, leading with its own research and teaching, and encourages close interdisciplinary collaborations.    

Our PGT and UG programmes have been designed to impart a rigorous theoretical and experimental understanding of chemistry, delivered within the context of biomedical applications. We strive to provide students with a thorough chemical education plus a perspective on, and experience of, diverse practical applications of chemistry that lays down a basis for a flexible, interesting career, particularly at the interface of chemistry and biomedicine.

To obtain further information about our Department, please visit our website.

About the role

The postdoctoral position will be an integrative part of an exciting ERC project dedicated to design and synthesise a suite of peptide sequencies for their charge transport studies using cutting-edge single-molecule approaches.

We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral candidates willing to fully commit to an exciting, cutting-edge project. The skills we are looking for are, but not limited to: 

  • Contrasted experience in the design of peptides and proteins. 
  • Advanced use of solid-phase peptide synthesis methodologies 
  • Experience in wet-chem environments: sample preparations with analytical accuracy, electrode surface preparation, etc.
  • Experience in the use of spectroscopies, NMR and pass-spec characterisation techniques.  About you

    To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience.

Essential criteria

  • PhD qualified in relevant subject area (or pending results)
  • Vast experience in peptides synthesis
  • Use of Solid-state peptide systems methods
  • Surface preparation of molecular thin films
  • Evidence of independent motivation in the formulation, planning and implementation of research activities
  • Wet Chemistry lab work with analytical accuracy
  • Managing laboratory experience including supervision of junior researchers and research students
  • Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member to meet project deadlines

    • Desirable criteria

  • Experience in basic molecular structure modelling
  • Experience in optical spectroscopies and mass-spec
  • Experience in the use of surface analysis techniques

    • Downloading a copy of our Job Description

    Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

    * Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

    Further Information

    We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

    We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

    We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

    To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ How we Recruit ’ pages.

    We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

    Grade and Salary: £46,421 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
    Job ID: 108505
    Close Date: 02-Mar-2025
    Contact Person: Ismael Diez Perez
    Contact Details: ismael.diez_perez@kcl.ac.uk


    Where to apply
    Website
    https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/388802/research-associate/…

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    Additional Information
    Work Location(s)
    Number of offers available
    1
    Company/Institute
    KINGS COLLEGE LONDON
    Country
    United Kingdom
    City
    London (Greater) (GB)

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    London (Greater) (GB)

    STATUS: EXPIRED

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