Postdoctoral Research Scientist

Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields Postdoctoral Research Scientist

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, United Kingdom

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Scientist to join Dr Murray Stewart's Structural Cell Biology group. You will use a combination of structural, biochemical and molecular approaches to establish the molecular mechanism of mRNA nuclear export and to determine the molecular basis for the formation and disassembly of export-competent mRNP particles.

You should have a PhD in a Biological subject.

The successful applicant will have practical experience in X-ray crystallography, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, especially with respect to determining the structure of proteins, growing crystals, determining binding constants, expressing proteins in bacteria, and site-directed engineering of mutants.

Experience in nuclear transport or yeast Cell Biology and having a strong publication record, with at least one first-author paper in a peer reviewed journal, would also be advantageous.

The successful applicant will be awarded an MRC Career Development Fellowship, which is a three year training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline.

Your salary is supported by 30 days' annual leave entitlement, an optional MRC final salary pension scheme and excellent on site sports and social facilities.

Further information can be obtained from Dr Stewart