Postdoctoral Scientist - Structural Studies - Dr Lori Passmore - LMB 2709

Instruct-ERIC; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research institute in Cambridge seeks a postdoctoral researcher to study mRNA 3' end processing. Candidates should possess a PhD in a relevant field. The role involves using cryoEM and related methods to investigate the structure and mechanisms of processing machinery. This three-year position offers excellent training and development opportunities along with generous benefits including a defined benefit pension scheme and up to 40.5 days of holiday.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension scheme

40.5 days holiday including bank holidays

Staff restaurant with roof terrace

Access to Campus nursery and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic scientist with a desire to work on challenging projects.
• Recent completion of doctoral studies or transitioning into a new research discipline.

Responsibilities

• Study mRNA 3’ end processing using cryoEM and related methods.
• Investigate the structure and mechanisms of mRNA 3’-end processing machinery.

Skills

expertise in structural biology

expertise in protein complexes

Education

PhD in a relevant subject

Job description

Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, United Kingdom

A postdoctoral researcher is available to join Lori Passmore’s group to study mRNA 3’ end processing. This work will build on recent advances in reconstituting the yeast and human machineries, and on recent cryoEM structures from the group.

This post suits an enthusiastic scientist with a desire to work on challenging and rewarding projects as part of a friendly and supportive team. This position will use cryoEM and other methods to investigate the structure and mechanisms of the mRNA 3’-end processing machinery. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a relevant subject (or due to complete within 6 months), with expertise in structural biology and protein complexes.

For informal enquiries please contact Dr Lori Passmore.

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 based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have on-site parking, cycle enclosures and excellent public transport links to the site. 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 (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.