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February 20, 2025

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a Research Fellow to join our team and contribute to a BBSRC-funded project investigating protein-protein interactions in natural product megasynth(et)ases. This role focuses on how enoylreductase enzyme recruitment influences polyketide structural diversity.

You will conduct laboratory-based research under the supervision of Prof. Józef Lewandowski, Prof. Greg Challis, Dr. Lona Alkhalaf, and Dr. Mathew Jenner.

About the Role

  • Apply NMR spectroscopy to structural biology research
  • Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary research team
  • Assist in research student supervision
  • Prepare monthly presentations, reports, and research papers
  • Present findings at national and international conferences

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 36 months. We welcome applications for part-time or flexible working arrangements, where operationally feasible.

About You

PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field with up to 3 years of postdoctoral experience
✔ Strong expertise in NMR spectroscopy applied to structural biology
✔ Excellent communication, planning, and time management skills
✔ Ability to work independently and collaboratively

If your PhD is pending, any employment offer will be made at the Research Assistant level (top of level 5 in the university’s grading structure). Upon successful PhD award, you will be promoted to Research Fellow (level 6).

Application Deadline: Wednesday, 19th March 2025, at 11:55 PM

For informal enquiries, contact Professor Józef Lewandowski at j.r.lewandowski@warwick.ac.uk.

Ready to apply? Visit the University of Warwick’s job portal and click “Apply” to submit your application.