RESEARCH FELLOW (109824-0625)

Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
Department
Chemistry
Position Type
Fixed Term
Duration
Fixed Term Contract until 31st January 2028
Salary
£35,116 - £45,413 per annum
About the Role

FOR INFORMAL ENQUIRIES, PLEASE CONTACT PROFESSOR JÓZEF LEWANDOWSKI (PROFESSOR) J.R.L.LEWANDOWSKI@WARWICK.AC.UK

We will consider applications for employment on a part-time or other flexible working basis, even where a position is advertised as full-time, unless there are operational or other objective reasons why it is not possible to do so.
You will carry out laboratory-based research focused on the role played by protein-protein interactions in natural product megasynth(et)ases. Specifically, how recruitment of enoylreductase enzymes contributes to structural diversity of polyketides. This work will be carried out under the supervision of Prof. Józef Lewandowski, Prof Greg Challis, Dr Lona Alkhalaf and Dr Mathew Jenner as part of a BBSRC funded project.
This is a full-time fixed term position, initially for a period of 36 months.
About You
You will be a PhD graduate (or will have submitted your thesis prior to commencing) with up to 3 years postdoctoral research experience in directly relevant fields of research and a strong track record in protein biochemistry and structural biology techniques.
You will be an excellent communicator capable of working effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team of researchers. You will possess excellent planning and time management skills. You will assist in the supervision of research students, in addition to ensuring your own research objectives are achieved effectively. You will prepare monthly presentations and regular written reports detailing your research progress and will participate in the preparation of research papers and progress reports. You will present your research results at regular progress meetings involving collaborators, as well as at national and international conferences.
If you have not yet been awarded your PhD but are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant on level 5 of the University grade structure (£34,132). Upon successful award of your PhD and evidence of this fact, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first spinal point of level 6 of the University grade structure (£35,116).
For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.
About the Department
The Department of Chemistry at Warwick is a thriving community of students, academics, researchers, and support staff.
Our fundamental research pushes boundaries in all major fields of Chemistry. Through collaborations with the wider science community and industry, our applied work aims to tackle huge global issues from antimicrobial resistance, to solar energy harvesting, and sustainable materials.
We provide an inclusive, vibrant and friendly environment where our students have dedicated support to explore their passion for chemistry.

CLOSING DATE: THURSDAY 24TH JULY 2025 AT 23:55 (BST)

To apply, submit an application form by the closing date.
Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application form past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 23:30).

You will have to attach a CV and a cover letter.

• Your CV should include your employment history (including your most recent employment), your education history, and any other relevant experience.
• Your cover letter should explain your motivations for applying to the role. It should also explain, using examples, how you meet each of the essential and desirable criteria detailed in the

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