3.5-year Research Assistant / Lab Manager position in Chemical Biotechnology (Wallace Lab - IQB3)

We are looking for a highly-motivated MSc/PhD-level Research Assistant to join our lab in IQB3 from Dec/Jan. The role will be primarily research based and will continue our work on the combined use of chemical and biological tools in microbes for the sustainable production of industrial small molecules. This will include the assembly and optimisation of biosynthetic pathways in bacteria, the screening of new biocompatible catalysts, and the analysis of novel metabolites using a variety of analytical techniques. The post will also include a significant supervisory role, including the management of day-to-day research activities in the group, organisation of lab strains, coordination of group meetings and seminars.

Applicants can contact Stephen directly (stephen.wallace@ed.ac.uk) including a CV and cover letter, or apply directly using the link below.

Closing Date: 12th October 2020

Link here: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CBP647/research-assistant

Website: http://wallacelab.bio.ed.ac.uk

Twitter: @Dr_StephenW and @Wallace_Lab