Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 12 months in the first instance.
A Post-Doctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Prof Knowles on a project which explores the generation of antimicrobial peptides using high throughput microfluidic approaches combined with AI approaches.
Candidates should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry or chemistry. Experience with developing and/or using AI tools for analysis of large sequence datasets is not required but would be an advantage.
Appointment at the Research Associate level is dependent on the award of a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will be appointed at the Research Assistant level, which will be amended to Research Associate once the award of the PhD has been confirmed.
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Inquiries about this post should be addressed to Prof Knowles tpjk2@cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference MA47259 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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