Research Associate in Chemical Biology (AP13210) - Bath, BA2 7AY

Research Associate in Chemical Biology (AP13210) - Bath, BA2 7AYAbout the roleThe Lovell Lab, in partnership with AdvanCell, is seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate on a 24-month contract, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension. The position is available to start as soon as possible and will involve travel to Brisbane, Australia, to work with colleagues at AdvanCell.Project Background:Targeted radionuclide therapy (TRT) is an emerging and highly promising strategy for treating a range of cancers. By using targeting vectors conjugated to radionuclides, TRT delivers cytotoxic radiation directly to tumour cells while minimising damage to surrounding healthy tissues.This project aims to identify selective peptide binders for proteins, cells, or tissues using state-of-the-art peptide display technologies. These binders will serve as initial targeting vectors in hit-to-lead optimisation programmes to develop novel radiomedicines. The work will integrate:Phage or mRNA displayAutomated solid-phase peptide synthesisDirect-to-biology workflowsChemical proteomicsStructural biologyRelevant ReferencesNat. Biotechnol. 2021, 4, 490J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2021, 143, 8911J. Nucl. Med. 2025, 66, 1703About youEssential qualifications and experience:PhD in Chemistry, Chemical Biology, or a closely related disciplineDemonstrated expertise with display technologies (e.g., phage display, mRNA display, DELs)Hands-on experience with solid-phase peptide synthesisProficiency in HPLC, LC-MS, or LC-MS/MS method developmentActive interest in peptide drug discovery and cancer researchA lower grade offer may be made (Grade 6) with comparable reduction in responsibilities and amendment in job title to Research Assistant, if a suitable applicant cannot be found to fill the Grade 7 position. Applicants will need to be within six months of their course completion date and will be promoted to Research Associate once their PhD has been awarded.Additional expectations:Strong organisational, communication, and teamwork skillsAbility to work independently and solve problems proactivelyWillingness to supervise and train junior lab membersSome laboratory management responsibilities will be includedFurther informationFor questions about the position, please contact Dr Scott Lovell at [email protected] a member of Research Staff at the University of Bath, you will be encouraged to take up a minimum of 10 days professional development pro rata per year.We consider ourselves to be a university where difference is celebrated, respected and encouraged. We have an excellent international reputation with staff from over 60 different nations and have made a positive commitment towards gender equality and intersectionality receiving a Silver Athena SWAN award. We truly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds will lead to a better environment for our employees and students and encourage applications from all genders, backgrounds, and communities, particularly from under-represented groups, and value the positive impact that will have on the university. We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, staff, and community by reinforcing our Safer Recruitment commitment.We're very proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. an accredited Disability Confident Leader; autism friendly university, committed to building disability confidence and supporting disabled staff.What we can offer youWe're continually expanding our benefits package to better support you and enhance your experience with us and the below is just an example of some of the many great benefits we offer:Free counselling services through Health AssuredCycle to work schemeElectric vehicle salary sacrifice schemeStaff discount at Team Bath gymStaff discounts on postgraduate tuition feesStaff discount on language coursesGenerous employer contributory pension schemesGenerous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balanceA wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and moreFree entry to the Holburne Museum in BathLocal discounts and moreA family-friendly workplaceAn excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforceRelocation allowanceVisa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expensesFind out more about our benefits and watch the video to hear from our staff about what makes the University of Bath a great place to work as well as following us X and LinkedIn. Closing Date: 23 Dec 2025 Department: Education & Research Salary: 38,784 to 46,049

Created: 2025-12-15