Research Associate at King’s College: King’s College London is seeking a highly qualified and talented individual to join the Basant Group as a Research Associate. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in understanding how tyrosine phosphatases regulate cell signaling, particularly in the context of actin cytoskeleton and virus-infected cells.
Designation: Research Associate
Research Area: The successful candidate will focus on investigating candidate phosphatases that regulate actin dynamics during poxvirus Vaccinia infection. The role will involve exploring the functions, key interactors, substrate recognition, and impact on signaling dynamics and outputs of these phosphatases. Additionally, the broader goal is to contextualize these findings in uninfected cells and other viral infections.
Location: Guy’s Campus, King’s College London
Eligibility/Qualification:
Essential Criteria:
PhD qualified in a relevant subject area or near completion
Strong track record in a key subject area such as cell signaling, cytoskeleton, or similar
Excellent experimental skills and strong ability to lead project design and management
Enthusiasm for the research questions being addressed
Strong communication skills both in writing and for oral presentation
Collegiality and ability to work well in a research team
Ability to work independently, take initiative, learn new skills, and troubleshoot technical problems
Scientific rigor and integrity, and good practice in health and safety procedures
Desirable Criteria:
Experience in supervision and teaching of other researchers
Knowledge of phosphatase biology and/or phosphotyrosine signaling
Experience in biochemistry and/or proteomics
Experience in microscopy
Job Description:
The appointed individual will utilize and further develop a Vaccinia virus-based signaling platform and cutting-edge molecule counting and optogenetics tools available in the lab.
The role requires a high-quality publication record, effective science communication skills, and participation in the formal selection process, which may include interviews conducted in stages.
The successful candidate will be offered a fixed-term contract initially for 3 years and is expected to start before 31st March 2025. However, individual circumstances will be considered.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are requested to submit a copy of their CV and a supporting statement detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. For further information on what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process, applicants are advised to refer to the Job Description document provided on the official webpage.
Last Date for Apply: The closing date for applications is 24th November 2024.
