Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Artificial Photosynthesis
Salary
Grade 7: £38,674 -£46,913 per annum (Inclusive of the Oxford Weighting)
Closing date
Jan 03, 2025 12:00PM
Description
We are seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Artificial Photosynthesis to join Synthetic Biology research group led by Professor Wei Huang at the Department of Engineering Science (central Oxford and Begbroke Science Park). The post is funded by BBSRC and is fixed-term for 33 months in the first instance.
The project focuses on developing an artificial photosynthetic platform to convert CO2 into valuable bioproducts, advancing sustainable bioeconomy. It heralds a paradigm shift on sustainable production of chemical compounds, food and materials to displace fossil fuels (petrochemicals) with “microbial factory” and boosting the bioeconomy. You will be responsible for development of artificial photosynthesis platform technology; engagement with AI-protein design team to test the performance of novel proteins and coordination with UK and Japanese partners to implement the platform technology.
You should possess a PhD in the field of synthetic biology, microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology or bioengineering. You should also have a good knowledge and strong background on genetic engineering, molecular cloning and metabolic engineering (ideally synthetic biology).
Informal enquiries may be addressed to Professor Wei Huang (wei.huang@eng.ox.ac.uk)
For more information about working at the Department, see
www.eng.ox.ac.uk/about/work-with-us/
https://eng.ox.ac.uk/people/wei-huang/
Only online applications received before midday on 03 January 2025 can be considered. You will be required to upload a covering letter/supporting statement, including a brief statement of research interests (describing how past experience and future plans fit with the advertised position), CV and the details of two referees as part of your online application.
The Department holds an Athena Swan Bronze award, highlighting its commitment to promoting women in Science, Engineering and Technology.
Contact name
Professor Wei Huang
Contact email
wei.huang@eng.ox.ac.uk
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