Research Associate - Dupree Group (Fixed Term: 723251

Q: What qualifications are needed for this Research Associate role?

Candidates need a PhD or equivalent in plant sciences , biochemistry or related field. Experience in plant cell wall preparation , protein expression/purification and polysaccharide analysis is essential. Research assistant jobs and academic CV advice can help strengthen applications.

Q: What are the main responsibilities of this Cambridge Research Associate?

The role involves preparing plant cell wall materials , expressing/purifying proteins for polysaccharide studies, reagent prep, and possible cryo-EM analysis of cellulose fibrils. All work must be documented and presented in team meetings.

Q: How long is the fixed-term contract and is funding confirmed?

This is a fixed-term position from 1 July 2026 to 15 October 2027, funded by the UKRI ERC advanced grant EVOCATE. Postdoc opportunities at Cambridge often lead to further roles.

Q: What research areas will the Research Associate focus on?

Focus areas include glucomannan structure manipulation , cellulose fibril evolution across plant species, and polysaccharide binding studies. This aligns with research jobs in plant biology.

Candidates need a PhD or equivalent in plant sciences, biochemistry or related field. Experience in plant cell wall preparation, protein expression/purification and polysaccharide analysis is essential. Research assistant jobs and academic CV advice can help strengthen applications.

The role involves preparing plant cell wall materials, expressing/purifying proteins for polysaccharide studies, reagent prep, and possible cryo-EM analysis of cellulose fibrils. All work must be documented and presented in team meetings.

This is a fixed-term position from 1 July 2026 to 15 October 2027, funded by the UKRI ERC advanced grant EVOCATE. Postdoc opportunities at Cambridge often lead to further roles.

Visa sponsorship details are not specified. International applicants should check UKRI and University of Cambridge policies. Higher ed jobs listings often note sponsorship status.

Focus areas include glucomannan structure manipulation, cellulose fibril evolution across plant species, and polysaccharide binding studies. This aligns with research jobs in plant biology.

This is a fixed-term position from 1 July 2026 to 15 October 2027, funded by the UKRI ERC advanced grant EVOCATE. Postdoc opportunities at Cambridge often lead to further roles.

Visa sponsorship details are not specified. International applicants should check UKRI and University of Cambridge policies. Higher ed jobs listings often note sponsorship status.

Focus areas include glucomannan structure manipulation, cellulose fibril evolution across plant species, and polysaccharide binding studies. This aligns with research jobs in plant biology.

This is a fixed-term position from 1 July 2026 to 15 October 2027, funded by the UKRI ERC advanced grant EVOCATE. Postdoc opportunities at Cambridge often lead to further roles.

Visa sponsorship details are not specified. International applicants should check UKRI and University of Cambridge policies. Higher ed jobs listings often note sponsorship status.

Focus areas include glucomannan structure manipulation, cellulose fibril evolution across plant species, and polysaccharide binding studies. This aligns with research jobs in plant biology.

Research Associate - Dupree Group (Fixed Term)

University of Cambridge

Cambridge, United Kingdom