Senior Translational Imaging Scientist (Single-Molecule)

1000scholars; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Senior Research Associate to work with Professor Steven F. Lee in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, undertaking quantitative single-molecule imaging to characterize protein assemblies relevant to neurodegenerative disease.

The role encompasses developing high-throughput imaging assays, coordinating cross-disciplinary collaborations, and contributing to publications, grant applications, and strategic translational activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, neuroscience or related field.
• Substantial postdoctoral or equivalent research experience.
• Experience in quantitative biology/biophysics research.
• Background in single-molecule microscopy, advanced fluorescence microscopy, protein aggregation, neurodegeneration, high-throughput screening or quantitative image analysis is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate quantitative single-molecule imaging assays for protein aggregation.
• Establish reproducible workflows for higher-throughput screening.
• Coordinate research across academic collaborators and external partners.
• Support publications, funding applications and scientific leadership.

Skills

Single-molecule imaging

High-throughput screening

Quantitative image analysis

Education

PhD in chemistry/biophysics/biochemistry/neuroscience

Job description

The University of Cambridge invites applications for a Senior Research Associate to work with Professor Steven F. Lee in the Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry, undertaking quantitative single-molecule imaging to characterize protein assemblies relevant to neurodegenerative disease.

The role encompasses developing high-throughput imaging assays, coordinating cross-disciplinary collaborations, and contributing to publications, grant applications, and strategic translational activities.