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Posted:
June 17, 2026
Location:
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chemical Biology (Biocatalysis). This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting‑edge research within the Department of Chemistry, based at the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB). You will work as part of an interdisciplinary and inclusive research environment, collaborating with academic and industrial partners to deliver high‑quality research outputs.

This post is funded for 24 months from 1 January 2027 and is part of the project “Unlocking Nucleoside and Glycoconjugate Chemical Biology using Biocatalysis” led by Professor Gavin Miller.

You will be responsible for:

  • Designing and undertaking high‑quality research in biocatalysis and chemical biology
  • Developing innovative experimental protocols for the synthesis of carbohydrate and nucleoside conjugates
  • Managing research projects and ensur...

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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Fixed Term
    Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
    Posted: June 17, 2026
    Deadline: July 27, 2026