AFM Research Fellow: Bacterial Outer Membrane & Antibiotics

UCL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) seeks a postdoctoral researcher to develop and apply atomic force microscopy (AFM) to study the architecture of the outer membrane of pathogenic bacteria. This work sits at the interface of biophysics, biochemistry and microbiology, in a collaborative environment.

Start date up to Oct 2027, with end date 31 March 2029 and potential extension depending on funding. Excellent opportunity for independent, creative researchers with a track record of

Qualifications

• PhD in Life or Physical Sciences with a strong publication record.
• Experience in advanced microscopy, especially in-liquid AFM.
• Ability to work independently and in multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply AFM to map outer membrane architecture of pathogenic bacteria.
• Investigate how antibiotics disrupt the outer membrane and kill bacteria.
• Collaborate within a Wellcome‑Trust funded programme with Oxford.
• Present findings through publications and talks.

Skills

AFM in-liquid

Advanced microscopy

Microbiology

Education

PhD in Life or Physical Sciences

Job description

The London Centre for Nanotechnology (LCN) seeks a postdoctoral researcher to develop and apply atomic force microscopy (AFM) to study the architecture of the outer membrane of pathogenic bacteria. This work sits at the interface of biophysics, biochemistry and microbiology, in a collaborative environment.

Start date up to Oct 2027, with end date 31 March 2029 and potential extension depending on funding. Excellent opportunity for independent, creative researchers with a track record of