Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position for up to 36 months to work with Professor Gideon Grogan and Dr William Unsworth in the Department of Chemistry. The project is funded by the EPSRC.
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The project will focus on exploring the application of Amine Dehydrogenase enzymes to the generation of pharmaceutically relevant intermediates. There will be a special focus on the evolution of these enzymes and their applications in synthetic organic and process chemistry. This appointment will suit a candidate with strong training in chemical synthesis and analysis, ideally also with experience in enzyme production and biocatalytic approaches. The position is tenable for a period of 36 months available from September 2025.
Main duties and responsibilities:
Interview date: To be confirmed
For informal enquiries: please contact Prof Gideon Grogan, email gideon.grogan@york.ac.uk, or Dr William Unsworth, email william.unsworth@york.ac.uk
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