Postdoctoral Scientist – Structural Studies
Salary Range £30,464 – £33,305 per annum
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge UK
An opportunity is available for a postdoctoral researcher to work on the mechanisms of membrane fusion. The project aims to investigate understand the fusion of HIV-1 and influenza virus with target cells by applying cryo-electron tomography and other complimentary methods.
You should have a PhD in a relevant biological subject and a desire to understand the mechanisms of membrane fusion. Experience is required in cryo-electron tomography and in working with enveloped viruses. The ideal candidate will also have experience in cryo-correlative light and electron microscopy, and in image analysis by subtomogram averaging.
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is one of the birthplaces of molecular biology and excels at deciphering the molecular mechanisms of life. It provides an unsurpassed environment for both new and established researchers. Scientists are drawn to the LMB from all over the world, creating a lively and international community for the exchange of ideas and technical innovation.
Working for the MRC provides a whole host of benefits including a final salary pension scheme, Benenden Healthcare membership and excellent holiday entitlement. You will also have access to employee shopping/travel discounts, on site sport and social facilities, as well as salary sacrifice cycle to work schemes and childcare vouchers.
For further information of the research undertaken at the LMB, please visit:
http://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.ukTo apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board at
https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/736.
If you are unable to apply online please contact us at
[email protected].
Closing date: 19th November 2017
Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.
The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer who participates in the Disability Confident scheme
