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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Protein Self-Assembly and Biomineralisation University of Cambridge in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

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Chemistry

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This is an 18-month fixed-term postdoctoral position in the first instance, with a further 18 months of funding available if project milestone targets are met. Salary is £33,662–£46,970. The position is funded by an Advanced Research + Invention Agency international consortium.

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Nov 12, 2026

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Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Biology
Biomineralization
3d Printing
Microfluidic
Crystalline Materials
Physics

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About this position

The University of Cambridge is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate in protein self-assembly and biomineralisation within the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry. Hosted in Professor Tuomas Knowles' group, the project is part of an Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) international consortium involving Cambridge departments, the University of Liverpool and AMOLF in the Netherlands.

The research will develop methods to control the self-assembly of natural and synthetic proteins into two- and three-dimensional material phases. The postdoctoral researcher will combine macro-scale printing with bottom-up protein-templated biomineralisation, develop protein toolkits for controlled nucleation, protection, alignment and locking, and create protein-inorganic magnetic components and conversion-capable nanocrystals using droplet, flow and field processing.

The role offers interdisciplinary research spanning chemistry, materials science, biology, chemical engineering, microfluidics, protein design, nanocrystal synthesis and 3D printing. Duties also include contributing to the supervision of PhD and Master's students and maintaining custom group instruments.

Applicants should hold, or be close to obtaining, a PhD in physics, chemistry, materials science, biochemistry or a related field. Relevant experience includes crystalline inorganic materials synthesis or characterisation, microfluidics, flow or spray patterning, 3D printing, templating, protein design, nucleation, self-assembly and biomineralisation.

The appointment is fixed-term for 18 months initially, with a possible additional 18 months subject to project milestones. The salary is £33,662–£46,970. Applications must include a CV, covering letter and publications list and should quote reference MA51551. The closing date is 12 November 2026.

Funding details

This is an 18-month fixed-term postdoctoral position in the first instance, with a further 18 months of funding available if project milestone targets are met. Salary is £33,662–£46,970. The position is funded by an Advanced Research + Invention Agency international consortium.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD, or be about to obtain one, in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Biochemistry, or a related discipline. Ideal candidates should have experience studying the synthesis and/or characterisation of crystalline inorganic materials, a sound understanding of microfluidics-based approaches, flow- or spray-based patterning, 3D printing and related templating methods, and knowledge of protein design, nucleation, self-assembly and biomineralisation. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom.

How to apply

Apply online through the University of Cambridge recruitment system. Upload a CV, covering letter and publications list, and quote reference MA51551 in the application and correspondence.

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