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Luning Liu

5 months ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Biology and Protein-Based Synthetic Cells at the University of Liverpool University of Liverpool in United Kingdom

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Postdoc

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

BBSRC-funded postdoctoral research associate position at the University of Liverpool. Funding is for a paid research job; no stipend, tuition, or scholarship details are provided in the post.

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Expired

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United Kingdom

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University of Liverpool

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biomedical Engineering
Biotechnology
Biology
Protein Chemistry
Synthetic Biology
High-resolution Imaging
Biophilic Design

About this position

University of Liverpool is recruiting a Postdoctoral Research Associate for a BBSRC-funded project in synthetic biology and protein-based synthetic cells.

The project focuses on the bioinspired design of a new generation of protein-only synthetic cells, using protein condensation assays, organelle biology, carboxysomes, and advanced high-resolution imaging. This is an interdisciplinary opportunity for researchers interested in building and visualising cell-sized systems assembled purely from proteins.

The post is based in the research group of Professor Luning Liu at the University of Liverpool, with collaboration opportunities involving international partners, including collaborators in the US.

Applicants should hold a PhD in protein biochemistry, molecular biology, or biotechnology. Experience in organelle biology, carboxysomes, and condensation assays is highlighted as important.

This is a postdoctoral research job, not a scholarship or studentship. The post is funded by BBSRC. No deadline is stated in the post excerpt provided, so applicants should check the vacancy page promptly for the closing date and full application instructions.

Interested candidates should follow the vacancy link, read the job specification, and apply through the University of Liverpool recruitment portal.

Funding details

BBSRC-funded postdoctoral research associate position at the University of Liverpool. Funding is for a paid research job; no stipend, tuition, or scholarship details are provided in the post.

What's required

Applicants should have a PhD in protein biochemistry, molecular biology, or biotechnology. Experience with organelle biology, carboxysomes, and condensation assays is required or strongly preferred. The role suits candidates interested in synthetic biology, nanoscale bioimaging, and interdisciplinary collaborative research.

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Biochemistry

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Photosynthesis

Membrane Biology

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