Postdoctoral Scientist - Cryo-EM Algorithm Innovator

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB); Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Cambridge is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to enhance the RELION software's image processing algorithms for cryo-EM structure determination. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and strong skills in algorithm design and programming, particularly in C++ and CUDA. This role offers a 3-year fixed term with excellent benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and training opportunities.

Benefits

40.5 days of holiday

Defined benefit pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

On-site parking

Staff restaurant

Access to sports and social facilities

Qualifications

• Highly motivated to work on difficult projects.
• Expertise in computational methods for cryo-EM structure determination.
• Experience with image processing algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Improve core refinement routines of the RELION software.
• Explore novel optimisation algorithms for cryo-EM.
• Collaborate with computational and wetlab scientists.

Skills

Algorithm design

Computer programming

C++

CUDA

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Job description

A leading research institute in Cambridge is seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to enhance the RELION software's image processing algorithms for cryo-EM structure determination. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and strong skills in algorithm design and programming, particularly in C++ and CUDA. This role offers a 3-year fixed term with excellent benefits including a generous holiday entitlement and training opportunities.