Postdoctoral Research Associate: The Nott group at King’s College London is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Research Associate with expertise in structural biology, cell biology, or biophysics. The successful candidate will contribute to a project investigating membraneless organelles using innovative methodologies for molecular characterization.
Job Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Job ID: 089765
Salary: £43,205 – £46,732 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Posted: 17 May 2024
Closing Date: 16 June 2024
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Structural Biology, Cell Biology, Biophysics
Location: Guy’s Campus, King’s College London
Business Unit: Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences
Department: Chemistry
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold or be near completion of a PhD in a relevant area of biological or physical science.
- Strong track record in molecular structure-function relationships, intracellular compartmentalization, or similar.
- Excellent experimental skills and ability to independently drive a project.
- Strong communication skills in writing and oral presentation.
- Capacity to work as part of a team and supervise junior colleagues.
- Ability to lead manuscript preparation and communicate research outcomes.
- Enthusiasm for lab research and ability to creatively address complex problems.
Desirable Criteria:
- Expertise in biomolecule expression, isolation, and characterization.
- Substantive expertise in structural, biophysical, or cell biological methods (e.g., NMR, x-ray crystallography, cryoEM/ET).
- Experience in oral or poster presentations and scientific paper writing.
- Experience in supervising graduate and undergraduate research projects.
Note: Candidates awaiting PhD award will be considered at Grade 5, spine point 30, with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of PhD award, the title will change to Research Associate with a salary increase to Grade 6.
Job Description:
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will independently manage day-to-day laboratory work, conducting original research using structural, biophysical, and/or cellular approaches. Responsibilities include setting and meeting research goals, collaborating with team members and collaborators, supervising junior lab members, disseminating research findings, and maintaining accurate documentation.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications, and contact details for at least two referees to Tim Nott at tim.nott@kcl.ac.uk.
Last Date for Apply: 16 June 2024
