Research Associate - Dupree Group (Fixed Term)
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University Of Cambridge · Cambridge, UKWe'll track this in your applications and open the company's page so you can finish applying.
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Location: Central Cambridge The role holder will work within the UKRI-funded ERC advanced grant project EVOCATE. The project involves understanding and manipulation of glucomannan structure in plants, to reveal the function. The project also involves understanding how cellulose fibril structure has changed in evolution and differs amongst plant species and tissues. The post holder will carry out preparation of plant cell wall materials for analysis, express and purify proteins for study of binding and activity on polysaccharides, and provide supporting work such as preparation of reagents. They may also be involved in microscopic analysis of cellulose fibrils, for example by cryo-EM. The post holder will be required to document all their work and present in team meetings. Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available from 1st July 2026 until 15th October 2027, in the first instance. To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click 'Apply' above. For informal enquiries, please contact Professor Paul Dupree ( https://www.bioc.cam.ac.uk/research/dupree ) via pd101@cam.ac.uk For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Biochemistry HR Team via: personnel@bioc.cam.ac.uk Please quote reference PH50055 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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