Research Fellow on Atomic Force Microscopy of Living Bacteria

About us

The research will be carried out in Prof. Bart Hoogenboom’s biophysics research group at the London Centre for Nanotechnology, in close collaboration with Prof. Colin Kleanthous’s microbial biochemistry lab at the University of Oxford. The LCN is an interdisciplinary enterprise between University College London, King’s College London and Imperial College London.

About the role

This position is related to a project funded by the UK Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, aiming to understand molecular-scale assembly, dynamics, growth and division in the outer membrane that protects Gram-negative bacteria. This project will build on our recent progress in molecular-resolution atomic force microscopy on living E. coli, and also use advanced biochemical nanolabeling and image analysis approaches. Initially, the project is funded for 3 years.

About you

Applicants should have a PhD in Engineering, the Physical Sciences, or a related discipline is required. For completing PhD students, it may be sufficient to have submitted the PhD thesis by the time of taking up the appointment, subject to the approval of the appointment panel. The successful candidates will have a PhD in a relevant area of Life or Physical Sciences (or at least have submitted their thesis) with an outstanding track record of research and publications. Experience in advanced microscopy is essential, and specific experience in in-liquid atomic force microscopy and/or microbiology would be most beneficial. Additional experience with biophysical methods and image analysis are desirable. They must have demonstrated ability for creative, original independent research. The person must be adept at multi-tasking and organizing their work to meet deadlines. They must have a proven track record of working in multi-disciplinary teams.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme • Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/reward-and-benefits to find out more. Informal enquiries regarding the vacancy can be made to Prof Bart Hoogeboom,

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