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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Synthetic Cell Engineering, Nanotechnology and Materials University of Cambridge in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
This is a full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral position with funding available for 12 months and possible extension subject to performance and funding availability. The salary is £38,448–£46,970.
Deadline
Nov 23, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
University of Cambridge
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About this position
The University of Cambridge is recruiting a postdoctoral researcher for a new project at the interface of synthetic cell engineering, nanotechnology and materials. The research aims to construct Assembler Synthetic Cells: microrobots that synthesise materials from the ground up while imitating biological cells’ ability to organise matter hierarchically across multiple length scales.
The project will explore organisation from molecules to microstructure and macrostructure, combining synthetic cell science with membrane engineering and materials research. The appointed researcher will contribute to a newly assembled, collaborative team working toward defined project milestones in a fast-moving, mission-driven environment.
Particularly relevant research experience includes fabricating synthetic cells using giant unilamellar vesicle chassis and engineering membrane-hosted functionalities. The work also engages with molecular biology, protein nanotechnology and nucleic acid nanotechnology, providing an interdisciplinary setting for researchers interested in bio-inspired materials synthesis and microrobotics.
The position is based in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge, where the postdoctoral researcher will contribute to an emerging research programme involving synthetic biology-inspired engineering, nanoscale design and materials organisation.
Funding details
This is a full-time, fixed-term postdoctoral position with funding available for 12 months and possible extension subject to performance and funding availability. The salary is £38,448–£46,970.
What's required
Applicants should have expertise in synthetic cell science and membrane engineering. Suitable experience may include fabricating synthetic cells using giant unilamellar vesicle chassis and engineering membrane-hosted functionalities. Expertise in, or a good understanding of and willingness to engage with, molecular biology and protein and nucleic acid nanotechnology is essential. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate excellent independence, work ethic, project management and reporting skills, the ability to work in a team, and willingness to engage in fast-moving, mission-driven research.
How to apply
Apply online through the University of Cambridge recruitment system, quoting reference NQ51548 in the application and correspondence. Register an account first if needed.
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