Research Associates in Photo-Biocatalysis

The University of Manchester
Fixed Term Manchester, England Life Scientists
Posted:
June 11, 2026
Location:
Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Job Description

We are seeking motivated and collaborative individuals to join our team as Research Associates in Photo‑Biocatalysis. These roles offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to a major interdisciplinary research programme within the Department of Chemistry and the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology (MIB). You will work in a dynamic and inclusive research environment as part of the £4M BBSRC‑funded Strategic Longer and Larger (sLoLa) programme, Generalised Photocatalysis by Enzymes (GENPENZ).

Two full‑time, fixed‑term postdoctoral positions are available for 12 months. The posts are based in Manchester and form part of a multi‑centre collaboration with the Universities of Manchester, Bristol and Edinburgh.

You will be responsible for:

  • Driving the mechanistic and structural analysis of engineered photo‑biocatalysts
  • Producing, purifying and characterising enzyme variants and designed proteins
  • Designing and ...
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    Job Overview

    Job Type: Fixed Term
    Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
    Posted: June 11, 2026
    Deadline: July 21, 2026