Postdoctoral Scientist - Structural Studies - Dr Andrew Carter - LMB 2733

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

Benefits offered by this job

Staff restaurant with roof terrace

On-site parking

Campus nursery

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scientist to work with Dr Andrew Carter on the connections between microtubule motors and their cargos. The project is a collaboration with the lab of Emmanuel Derivery, combining multispectral imaging with Carter group expertise in iNeurons and motor transport.

This three-year fixed-term position requires a PhD in a relevant subject (or completion within 6 months).

Qualifications

• PhD required or to complete within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Identify the connections between microtubule motors (dynein and kinesin) and their cargos.
• Collaborate with Emmanuel Derivery's lab to leverage multispectral imaging.
• Work with Dr Andrew Carter and iNeurons and motor transport expertise.

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Job description

Postdoctoral Scientist
Salary £42,694per annum
Fixed term, 3 years
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK

An opportunity is available for a postdoctoral researcher to work with Dr Andrew Carter to identify the connections between microtubule motors and their cargos. The project will be a collaboration with the lab of Emmanuel Derivery and will benefit from combining their expertise in multispectral imaging, together with the Carter group’s expertise in working with iNeurons and motor transport.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is likely to thrive in a laboratory with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The successful candidate should have a PhD in a relevant subject or due to complete PhD within 6 months and a desire to understand how microtubule motors dynein and kinesin can interact with many different cargos from viruses and RNAs to membrane organelles.

This is a three-year training and development position suitable for you if you have recently completed your doctoral studies, or you are looking to move into a new research discipline and/or need to further develop your research skills. Working with our world class scientists you will be working in an Institute renowned for its excellent scientific facilities and high-quality research.

The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have excellent public transport on site including the Cambridge South train station (a two-minute walk from the lab), cycle enclosures and on-site parking. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme, a holiday entitlement of 40.5 days per annum (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications. Further information about the benefits available can be found at http://www.discover.ukri.org/benefits-of-working-at-ukri.

The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. More information can be found at www.ukri.org and https://mrclmb.ac.uk/.

Closing date: 13 September 2026

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.