Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbiology — Cambridge Ref. MA50432 Position
University of Cambridge
The researcher will engineer live cells to convert carbon dioxide and other feedstocks into complex chemicals and interface the cells with light-harvesting semiconductor systems for semi-artificial photosynthesis.
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Vacancy terms
- Career stage
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Employment type
- Not stated
- Contract
- Not stated
- Contract ends
- Not stated
- Original contract term
- 2 years in the first instance
- Schedule
- Not stated
- Workplace
- Not stated
- FTE
- Not stated
- Salary
- GBP 34,610 to GBP 35,608, or GBP 37,694 to GBP 46,049, depending on appointment level (currency not stated)
- Department or school
- Microbiology; Biochemistry; Chemical biology; Synthetic biology; Bioelectrochemistry; Artificial photosynthesis; Biophotocatalysis
- Posted
- 17 Jul 2026
Responsibilities
- Engineer live cells for conversion of carbon dioxide and other feedstocks.
- Develop biophotocatalytic and bioelectrochemical technologies.
- Work in a cross-disciplinary Japan-UK collaboration.
- Publish research in high-quality academic outlets.
Qualifications and requirements
Qualifications
- PhD, or near completion, in microbiology, biochemistry, chemical biology, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong publication record.
- Demonstrated strong performance during study and research.
Requirements
- PhD, or near completion, in microbiology, biochemistry, chemical biology, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong publication record.
- Demonstrated strong performance during study and research.
Documents and steps
Documents
- Covering letter.
- Publications list.
- Quote reference MA50432 in the application and correspondence.
- Curriculum vitae.
Steps
Review the official Cambridge vacancy page
Submit the application through the official university recruitment portal
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