Research Associate at King’s College : The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine at King’s College London invites applications for two postdoctoral research associate positions in Dr. Angika Basant’s group at the Randall Centre for Cell and Molecular Biophysics. The positions focus on understanding how tyrosine phosphatases regulate cell signaling in the context of actin cytoskeleton dynamics and virus-infected cells.
Designation: Research Associate
Research Area: Cell Signaling, Cytoskeleton, Tyrosine Phosphatases
Location: Guy’s Campus, King’s College London
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in a relevant discipline (or close to PhD award)
- Strong track record in a key subject area such as cell signaling or cytoskeleton
- International applicants are welcome
Job Description: The research associates will work on distinct aspects of the project:
- Post A: Focus on candidate phosphatases regulating actin dynamics during poxvirus infection.
- Post B: Use quantitative microscopy techniques to study the impact of phosphatases on phosphotyrosine signaling dynamics.
The roles involve project management, data analysis, report writing, and collaboration with internal and external teams. The positions are offered on a fixed-term contract until April 30, 2027.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact Dr. Angika Basant (angika.basant@kcl.ac.uk) for informal discussions. Applications must be submitted online before the closing date of January 20, 2024.
Last Date for Apply: 20 January 2024
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and execute research project tasks
- Attend and present findings at academic meetings and conferences
- Contribute to publications
- Facilitate lab collaboration and networking
- Commit to personal career development
- Communicate effectively with the research team
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:
- PhD in a relevant discipline
- Strong experimental skills and project management ability
- Enthusiasm for lab research questions
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience in microscopy (Post B only)
- Knowledge of phosphatase biology and/or phosphotyrosine signaling (Desirable)
- Experience in biochemistry and/or proteomics (Post A only)
*Note: Candidates awaiting their PhD awards will be considered for a Research Assistant role until confirmation of the PhD award, with subsequent promotion to Research Associate.
