Postdoc: Membrane Protein Folding & Mass Photometry

Laplace Expert Ltd; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Aston University in the United Kingdom is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate – Membrane Protein Folding, focusing on dynamic mass photometry of mammalian membrane-protein biogenesis. The 22-month, full-time appointment starts January 2027 with a salary of £41,064–£46,970.

Applicants should hold doctoral-level readiness in membrane biology, protein or lipid biochemistry, microscopy or related fields. Submit CV and cover letter by 09 Nov 2026.

Qualifications

• Doctoral-level research readiness in membrane biology, protein or lipid biochemistry, microscopy, image analysis or related field; recent PhD submitters may apply.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day experiments independently.
• Observe folding events in artificial lipid bilayers using dynamic mass photometry.
• Collaborate within Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence and related teams.

Skills

Membrane biology

Protein biochemistry

Microscopy

Image analysis

Education

Doctoral-level research readiness

Tools

Dynamic mass photometry

Cell-free protein synthesis

Job description

Aston University in the United Kingdom is advertising a Postdoctoral Research Associate – Membrane Protein Folding, focusing on dynamic mass photometry of mammalian membrane-protein biogenesis. The 22-month, full-time appointment starts January 2027 with a salary of £41,064–£46,970.

Applicants should hold doctoral-level readiness in membrane biology, protein or lipid biochemistry, microscopy or related fields. Submit CV and cover letter by 09 Nov 2026.