Postdoctoral Scientist – Structural Studies - Electron microscopy
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 computational methods for cryo-electron tomography and subtomogram averaging. The main project aims are: to design and implement an image-processing toolbox for subtomogram averaging by combining existing tools and expertise from the groups of John Briggs and Sjors Scheres; to develop a framework to understand how to collect optimized cryo-electron tomography data.
You should have a PhD in a relevant subject (physics, computational sciences, biophysics or similar) and a strong interest in the theory and methods of cryo-electron microscopy and image processing. Experience is in computer programming is required. The ideal candidate will have experience in computational image processing for electron microscopy.
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/748.
If you are unable to apply online please contact us at
[email protected].
Closing date: 3 December 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
