Postdoctoral Fellow – X-Ray Crystallography: The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR), London, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Training Fellow to join Dr. Rob van Montfort’s Hit Discovery and Structural Design Team. The successful candidate will engage in the structure determination of protein-ligand complexes utilizing X-ray crystallography and potentially cryo-electron microscopy, contributing to groundbreaking cancer drug discovery programs.
Postdoctoral Training Fellow – X-Ray Crystallography
Designation:
Postdoctoral Training Fellow
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Salary | £45,600 – £51,450 |
| Contract Type | Fixed term |
| Contract Length | Not Specified |
| Hours per week | 35 hours per week (Full Time) |
| Location | Sutton / Chelsea |
| External Advertising End Date | 16 March 2025 |
Research Area:
The position focuses on X-ray crystallography and structural biology within the framework of cancer drug discovery.
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Must possess a PhD (or equivalent) in biological or physical sciences.
- Demonstrable experience in X-ray crystallography and protein biochemistry.
- Experience in cryo-EM specimen preparation and data processing is advantageous.
- Desirable skills include molecular biology, protein expression and purification, and biophysical characterization of protein samples.
Job Description:
The postholder will be responsible for:
- Protein production and purification.
- Protein crystallization and structure determination by X-ray crystallography.
- Involvement in structural analysis and integration within a multidisciplinary team comprising biologists, computational chemists, and medicinal chemists.
- Utilizing state-of-the-art facilities and collaborating with leading researchers in cancer drug discovery.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply through the ICR e-recruitment system on the ICR careers website. For informal discussions regarding the role, please contact Dr. Rob van Montfort (rob.vanmontfort@icr.ac.uk) or Dr. Yann-Vai Le Bihan (yann-vai.lebihan@icr.ac.uk).
Please do not send applications directly to the contacts provided.
Last Date for Apply:
16 March 2025
