The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral scientist position. This is a three-year training and development position for a scholar who has recently completed their doctoral studies, is moving into a new research discipline or has limited experience of key transferable skills.
Role and responsibilities:
- To work within the Group of Dr Kelly Nguyen at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) on a programme investigating molecular mechanism of telomere maintenance in yeast.
- The project will involve developing biochemical methods to isolate macromolecular complexes involved in this process and visualise them using cryo-electron microscopy.
- Main duties involves:
- Development biochemical methods to isolate complexes from yeast.
- Characterisation of these complexes using a range of biochemical and biophysical assays.
- Cryo-EM grid preparation, data processing and structural determination of these complexes.
- In vivo functional studies to validate the structures.
- To identify, develop and apply a broad range of techniques to pursue the research objectives
- To present scientific work at seminars within the Laboratory and at external meetings.
- To contribute to Laboratory-wide discussions on developments within the field.
- To draft scientific papers, and contribute to the overall preparation of research for publication.
- To contribute to the LMB’s mission in the public engagement of science, and the translation of research findings into improvements in health care.
- To assist in the training of PhD Students and other members of the LMB.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must hold a PhD in Molecular Biology or related field or equivalent experience.
- Experience of and ability to perform techniques relevant to the project. Particularly useful would be experience in molecular biology, protein/nucleic acid biochemistry, protein expression and purification, structural biology (either X-ray crystallography or cryo-electron microscopy).
- Experience in yeast genetics, cell biology, eukaryotic cell cultures.
How to apply
Apply online
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Organization | MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) |
Country | UK |
Fellowship Level | Postdoctoral |
Subject areas | Molecular biology |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | 22nd September 2019 |
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