Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Edinburgh Information Services Group

Join the Campopiano group at University of Edinburgh as a postdoctoral researcher in biocatalysts. Develop methods to turn waste molecules into valuable chemicals with a focus on sustainability.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeEdinburgh • 🇬🇧 United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £41,064 - £48,822 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and characterizing biocatalysts from waste molecules, utilizing modern protein design tools, and integrating biocatalysts with chemocatalysts for efficient synthetic processes.

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Biocatalyst DevelopmentProtein Design/EngineeringHigh-Throughput ScreeningMicrobial ScreeningProtein Characterization

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Hard Skills

Biocatalyst DevelopmentProtein DesignBiocatalyst CharacterizationSubstrate ConversionSynthetic Route Development

Soft Skills

Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

High-Throughput Screening ToolsProtein Characterization Methods

Industry Keywords

Waste MoleculesRecombinant BiocatalystsChemocatalystsMicrobial HostsTarget Molecules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Join the Campopiano group in the School of Chemistry.
Develop biocatalysts from waste molecules.
Design methods to isolate and characterise biocatalysts.
Develop high-throughput screening for substrate conversion.
Collaborate with C-Loop scientists to transfer biocatalytic cascades into microbial hosts.
Explore waste substrates and convert them into target molecules.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Post-doctoral scientist to join the Campopiano group in the School of Chemistry.
Develop biocatalysts that convert low value, carbon-containing waste molecules into high value chemicals.
Design methods to isolate and characterise a range of recombinant, active biocatalysts.
Use modern protein design/engineering tools to generate libraries of biocatalyst variants with improved properties.
Develop methods to combine biocatalysts and chemocatalysts into efficient synthetic routes.
Screen a range of microbes to isolate novel biocatalysts that can catalyse novel chemical reactions.
Use protein characterisation methods to characterise, clone and express these novel biocatalysts.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A competitive salary.
An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
Comprehensive Staff Benefits, including generous annual leave entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, a wide range of staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options.