Postdoctoral Scientist: Structural Biology & Cryo-EM

UK Research and Innovation; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

UK Research and Innovation’s MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology invites a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the group led by Dr Suyang Zhang. The project aims to elucidate transcription-coupled splicing mechanisms using cryoEM and in vitro reconstitution.

The postholder will develop and apply a broad range of techniques to study interactions between transcription and splicing machineries, present work at seminars, contribute to publications, engage in public science activities, and help train PhD

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant subject or due to complete PhD within 6 months.
• Experience in structural biology/biochemistry.
• Desirable: cryo-EM experience and related techniques.

Responsibilities

• Characterize interactions between transcription and splicing machineries.
• Develop and apply techniques to pursue project aims.
• Present work at internal seminars and external meetings.
• Contribute to discussions and to laboratory publications.

Skills

Structural biology

Biochemistry

Cryo-EM (desirable)

Education

PhD in relevant subject

Tools

Cryo-EM

Protein purification

Biochemical assays

Job description

UK Research and Innovation’s MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology invites a Postdoctoral Scientist to join the group led by Dr Suyang Zhang. The project aims to elucidate transcription-coupled splicing mechanisms using cryoEM and in vitro reconstitution.

The postholder will develop and apply a broad range of techniques to study interactions between transcription and splicing machineries, present work at seminars, contribute to publications, engage in public science activities, and help train PhD