3-Year Postdoc: Co-Transcriptional Splicing & Cryo-EM

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB); Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension scheme

40.5 days holiday including bank and t

Staff restaurant

Campus nursery

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Dr Suyang Zhang’s group to investigate the mechanism of co-transcriptional splicing. This is a fixed-term, three-year position with a salary of £42,694 per annum.

The Institute offers world-class facilities, generous pension and holidays, and opportunities for training and development. Successful candidates will hold a PhD in biological sciences (or be close to completion within 6

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences or nearing completion within 6 months.
• Strong background in structural biology or biochemistry.
• Experience in protein purification and cryo-EM is desirable.
• Able to work independently and communicate effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Investigate mechanism of co-transcriptional splicing using structural biology approaches.
• Perform protein purification and biochemical experiments as required.
• Collaborate with Dr Suyang Zhang’s group and communicate findings clearly.

Skills

Structural biology

Biochemistry

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

PhD in biological sciences

PhD near completion (within 6 months)

Tools

Cryo-EM

Protein purification

Job description

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join Dr Suyang Zhang’s group to investigate the mechanism of co-transcriptional splicing. This is a fixed-term, three-year position with a salary of £42,694 per annum.

The Institute offers world-class facilities, generous pension and holidays, and opportunities for training and development. Successful candidates will hold a PhD in biological sciences (or be close to completion within 6