Postdoctoral Scientist - Structural Studies - Dr Chris Russo - LMB 1708

Postdoctoral Researcher
Salary Range £32,302 - £35,143 per annum
Fixed term, 3 years
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK

We seek to appoint a Postdoctoral Scientist to the Division of Structural Studies to undertake the development of time resolved methods for single particle electron microscopy. This will include the development of laser-based instrumentation and the analysis and structure determination of multi-subunit complexes by electron cryomicroscopy (cryoEM). This is a 3-year position and is located at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK within the groups of Chris Russo.

The project would suit a highly motivated and committed scientist interested in methods development in cryoEM and the physics of water at low temperatures.

For further information, please visit: http://www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/crusso/

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The successful applicant will hold at least a PhD (or equivalent) in a physical/engineering science. Experience with pulsed lasers and ultrahigh vacuum instrumentation is essential.

The post is available from 3 January 2021. Informal enquires may be made to Chris Russo (crusso">mailto:[email protected]">crusso @mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk).

The successful applicant will be awarded a 3-year Career Development Fellowship/ Postdoctoral Training Scheme position.  This is a training and development position for a Postdoctoral Scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies, is moving into a new research discipline or has limited experience of key transferable skills. The MRC LMB has excellent scientific core facilities and training opportunities.

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).  UKRI is an entity that brings together nine partners to create an independent organisation with a strong voice for research and innovation, more information can be found at www.ukri.org .

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Working for UKRI MRC provides a whole host of benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement (40 ½ days including bank holidays and privilege days) and Benenden Healthcare membership.  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.

This role qualifies for endorsement by UKRI for a UK Global Talent Visa, for which the successful applicant is likely to be eligible to apply. Immigration costs (visa and health surcharge) can be reclaimed from UKRI after taking up the post (terms and conditions apply).

Closing date: 29/11/2021

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.