Postdoctoral Researcher

This is a fixed-term, full-time contract until 31 December 2025.

The ISMB is seeking one Post-doctoral Research Assistant to carry out structural analysis of the Type IV Secretion System by cryo-electron microscopy with Professor Gabriel Waksman.

The laboratory has been exceptionally productive over the years in this area (see Science, 2009, 323:266-268; Nature, 2009, 462:1011-1015; Nature, 2014, 508:550-553; Cell, 2016, 166:1436–1444; Cell, 2017, 169:708–721; Nature. 2022, 607:191-196).

The research programme is funded by a grant from the Wellcome Trust. Further details on the research group and on type IV secretion can be found at http://www.ismb.lon.ac.uk/gabriel-waksman/homepage.htm.

Applicants should have a PhD in Structural Molecular Biology, and experience in Electron Microscopy, Image Processing, Biophysics, Biochemistry or related areas.

Remuneration: 

The salary is on Grade 7 of the College's London Pay Scale which is £40,348 rising to £46,118 per annum.

The salary quoted is on the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated Weighting/Allowance which applies only to staff whose normal contractual place of work is in the London area.

Enquiries:

Informal enquiries should be made to Professor Gabriel Waksman, Department of Biological Sciences email: g.waksman@bbk.ac.uk; telephone: 020 7631 6833.

Birkbeck offers a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and some of the most generous benefits in the HE sector, all while being located right in the heart of Central London.

We welcome applicants from all sections of the community. The College is committed to improving the gender and cultural diversity of its workforce, holding an Athena SWAN award and operating Disability Confident & Mindful Employer schemes.

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