Post-Doctoral Research Associate focused on the structural biology of bacterial secretion systems

Overview

Imperial College London offers a full-time, fixed-term position for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate within the Department of Infectious Disease. The role focuses on the structural biology of bacterial secretion systems, specifically determining the molecular mechanism of the Tad and Type 4 pilus systems. The position is funded by an eight-year Wellcome Trust Discovery award and is primarily based at the South Kensington campus, with collaborative work also taking place at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences within the Hammersmith campus. The appointment is for 24 months, with the possibility of a 24-month extension.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a PhD in structural biology, covering cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, or NMR. Candidates who have not yet been officially awarded their PhD will be appointed as a Research Assistant. Applicants are required to have experience in designing and executing workflows for protein structure determination, spanning molecular biology and biochemical experiments through to structural data collection, processing, and model building. Essential qualifications include cryo-EM workflow experience encompassing sample preparation, data collection, and processing, alongside a strong research track record demonstrated by at least one first-author publication in an international journal or bioRxiv. Experience in light microscopy studies is considered desirable.

What you get

The salary for the Post-Doctoral Research Associate ranges from £50,733 to £59,484 per annum, while candidates appointed as a Research Assistant receive between £45,399 and £48,876 per annum. Additional benefits include 39 days off a year, pension schemes, visa costs associated with moving to the United Kingdom, career support, and opportunities to attend national and international conferences.