This role is funded by the British Heart Foundation for investigating the assembly of multi-protein complexes in congenital heart defects. The successful candidate will work on a cutting-edge experimental research project involving assemblies of multi-protein complexes. The project combines biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology. The structural biology part of the project will involve multi-protein complex assemblies, single-particle cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) and X-ray crystallography. The role will also include developing research objectives, conducting research, writing research work for publication, and liaising with national and international collaborators. There will also be an opportunity to learn cell biology to complement the structural biology work. 

For informal enquiries, contact Mohinder Pal, Lecturer and Group leader, School of Biosciences (M.Pal@kent.ac.uk)

As a Research Associate you can expect to be involved in:

• Contributing to the design and execution of research projects, ensuring alignment with institutional and departmental goals.
• Developing research proposals and objectives, collaborating with colleagues to enhance project outcomes.
• Conducting individual and collaborative research, gathering and analysing data to derive meaningful conclusions.
• Organising, storing and writing up results and report regularly to the research group, partners and other stakeholders.

What will you bring to the role?

• PhD in Biochemistry, structural biology or related relevant discipline or equivalent (or to be in the final stages of obtaining such a qualification and able to evidence that the PhD viva will be held as soon as possible) 
• Proven experience in conducting research projects, including data collection and analysis
• Specialist expertise in or theoretical knowledge in molecular biology, biochemistry, especially protein expression, purification

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• Hybrid working options allowing a flexible blend of office and home working (to be agreed in line with business needs) 
• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

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Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number SNS-065-26-R.

Closing Date: 17 May 2026

Section: Research

Salary: £39,906 to £44,746 per annum