Postdoctoral Scientist – Structural Studies – Dr Jan Löwe

Postdoctoral Researcher
Salary £35,143 per annum
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK

We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to investigate the molecular mechanisms of bacterial cell division through in situ structural biology.

The new 3-year position will be located at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge, UK within the group of Jan Löwe, working in collaboration with the groups of Séamus Holden (Warwick University, UK) and Anđela Šarić (Institute of Science and Technology Austria).

You will be an enthusiastic individual with a PhD in a relevant field, or due to complete within 6 months, with a strong background in structural biology. The goal of the project is to reveal the organisation and structure of the FtsZ filaments and divisome complexes that drive cell constriction through focussed ion beam (FIB) milling and electron cryotomography (cryo-ET) of Gram-positive bacteria. Experience in cryo-EM/ET and/or FIB milling will be helpful.

For further information please contact Jan Löwe (jyl@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk) or visit the group’s website: www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/groups/jyl.

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist for our 3-year Career Development Fellowship/ Postdoctoral Training Scheme. This is a training and development position suitable for you if you have recently completed your doctoral studies, or you are looking to move into a new research discipline and/or need to further develop your research skills. Working with our world class scientists you will be working in an Institute renowned for its excellent scientific facilities and high-quality research.

The LMB has an inclusive and collaborative working culture and you will be based in our state-of-the-art building on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. You will be able to access our range of excellent benefits including a staff restaurant with roof terrace, on-site nursery, sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme with an employer contribution of 16%, holiday entitlement of 40.5 days per annum (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications.

The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).  UKRI is an entity that brings together nine research and innovation partners, more information can be found at www.ukri.org and www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

To apply and access full details of the vacancy please visit our job board at https://mrc.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/appcentre-1/candidate/postings/2407 .
If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 10^th September 2023

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening.

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require; recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk.