Postdoctoral Scientist: Cryo-EM & Co-Transcriptional Splicing

1000scholars; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, United Kingdom seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to join Dr Suyang Zhang's group and investigate the mechanism of co-transcriptional splicing. This three-year training position is ideal for recent PhD graduates seeking to broaden their research horizons in a world-class institute.

You will work with biochemical and structural approaches, with emphasis on cryo-EM and in vitro reconstitution, developing independent research skills and strong

Qualifications

• PhD in biological sciences or within 6 months of completion.
• Strong background in structural biology or biochemistry.
• Experience in protein purification and cryo-EM desirable.
• Independent researcher with good teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Join Dr Suyang Zhang's group to investigate co-transcriptional splicing mechanisms using biochemical and structural approaches.
• Contribute to cryo-EM data collection/analysis and in vitro reconstitution.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to high-quality publications.

Skills

Structural biology

Biochemistry

Protein purification

Independent working

Communication skills

Education

PhD in Biological sciences

Tools

Cryo-EM

Job description

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, United Kingdom seeks a Postdoctoral Scientist to join Dr Suyang Zhang's group and investigate the mechanism of co-transcriptional splicing. This three-year training position is ideal for recent PhD graduates seeking to broaden their research horizons in a world-class institute.

You will work with biochemical and structural approaches, with emphasis on cryo-EM and in vitro reconstitution, developing independent research skills and strong