CryoEM Research Fellow - Amyloid Structural Biology

Instruct-ERIC; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Fellow in Structural Biology with a focus on cryoEM. The project investigates how amyloid fibrils form and how their structures influence neuronal function, contributing to understanding disease mechanisms.

Based in Leeds, the role requires a strong cryoEM background and a track record in protein structure analysis, with collaborations across amyloid research teams. A PhD in a related field is essential.

Qualifications

• PhD (or near completion) in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• Extensive experience using cryoEM to study protein structure, assembly and mechanisms.
• Experience with amyloid fibrils and neuronal dysfunction is desirable.

Skills

CryoEM experience

Protein structure analysis

Biochemistry knowledge

Education

PhD in Structural Biology or Biochemistry

Tools

CryoEM data processing software

Job description

The University of Leeds invites applications for a Research Fellow in Structural Biology with a focus on cryoEM. The project investigates how amyloid fibrils form and how their structures influence neuronal function, contributing to understanding disease mechanisms.

Based in Leeds, the role requires a strong cryoEM background and a track record in protein structure analysis, with collaborations across amyloid research teams. A PhD in a related field is essential.