Postdoctoral Research Scientist

We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the Research Group of Prof. Christian Siebold who are focused on the structural biology of mammalian cell surface signalling and signal transduction of pathways involved in embryonic development and stem cell regulation.

You will be responsible for managing your own academic research activities which involves small scale project management and to co-ordinate multiple aspects of work to meet deadlines. You will both adapt existing and developing new scientific reports and journal articles. You will test hypotheses and analyse scientific data from a variety of sources. You will also act as a source of information and advice other members of the group on scientific protocols and experimental techniques. You will manage the day to day running of a research project which will include assisting junior researchers in their work.

It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in biology, cell biology, structural biology, biochemistry or a related field together with experience in single particle cryo- EM data collection and processing. You will have good communication skills both written and oral and the ability to manage the day-to-day running of a research project including assisting the work of junior researchers. Having experience in biology of fundamental developmental biology pathways is highly desirable.

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application. Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.  

This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 12 months (maternity cover) and is funded by Cancer Research UK.

Only applications received before 12 midday on Wednesday 24 January 2024 will be considered. Please quote 170186 on all correspondence.