Post Doctoral Research Associate – cryoEM
£37,087 to £40,754 per annum (Discretionary range to £46,868) , dependent upon skills and experience
Harwell Science and Innovation Campus, Oxfordshire – based onsite.
Full time / Flexible hours considered.
3 Years
Reference: 11294
About Us
Diamond Light Source is the UK’s national synchrotron science facility. By accelerating electrons to near light-speed, Diamond generates brilliant beams of light from infra-red to X-rays which are used for academic and industry research and development across a range of scientific disciplines including structural biology, physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, earth and environmental sciences.
eBIC (the Electron Bio-Imaging Centre based at Diamond) provides scientists with state-of-the-art experimental equipment and expertise in the field of cryo-electron microscopy, for single particle analysis cryo-tomography and electron crystallography. Currently eBIC houses four Titan Krios microscopes, a Talos Arctica, Scios and Aquilos2 cryo-FIB/SEM, and additional Krios and Glacios for industry applications -
https://www.diamond.ac.uk/Instruments/Biological-Cryo-Imaging/eBIC.html About the Role
We are now seeking a highly motivated PDRA to carry out their own innovative research by developing and applying an integrative correlative microscopy workflow to address biological questions. You will use optical microscopes (cryoSIM and cryoCLEM), with Scios/Aquilos cryoFIB/SEM instrument and Krios microscopes at Diamond and set up novel experiments to push the boundaries of correlative microscopy with cryo-super-resolution. Important studies will be the investigation of pathogen and host cell interactions.
In addition, the successful candidate will play an active role to assist users with their experiments in eBIC
About You
You should have a PhD degree in structural biology or biophysics and have a demonstrated record of accomplishment in conducting high quality original research. Knowledge at postgraduate level in cryoEM/ET is essential and experience in fluorescence microscopy and live cell imaging is desirable.
Benefits
Diamond offers an exceptional benefits package to support staff in achieving a positive work/life balance. This includes 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, public holidays, 2 annual volunteering days and flexible working hours. We also offer an excellent defined benefit pension scheme. Staff also have access to a range of amenities on site including a nursery, cafes, a restaurant and sports and leisure facilities. A relocation allowance may also be available where applicable.
To Apply
Please use the online application process to apply and tell us why you believe you are suitable for this role.
The initial closing date for applications is 25th February 2024, however applications will be reviewed and interviewed on an ongoing basis until this vacancy is filled.
