Postdoc in Co-Transcriptional Splicing & Cryo-EM

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff pension scheme

40.5 days holiday per year

Staff restaurant with roof terrace

Campus nursery

Job summary

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to study co-transcriptional splicing mechanisms in the Zhang group. The role is a fixed-term, three-year position with a salary of £42,694 per annum.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in biological sciences or be close to completion, a strong background in structural biology or biochemistry, and desirable cryo-EM experience for in vitro reconstitution studies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Investigate the mechanism of co-transcriptional splicing.
• Work on the project focusing on cryo-EM and in vitro reconstitution.
• Collaborate with world-class scientists and contribute to high-quality research outputs.

Skills

Structural biology

Biochemistry

Cryo-EM experience

Communication skills

Education

PhD in biological sciences

Job description

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher to study co-transcriptional splicing mechanisms in the Zhang group. The role is a fixed-term, three-year position with a salary of £42,694 per annum.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in biological sciences or be close to completion, a strong background in structural biology or biochemistry, and desirable cryo-EM experience for in vitro reconstitution studies.