Postdoctoral Scientist - Structural Studies - Dr Chris Russo - LMB 2249

We are recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to develop a new cryogenic super-resolution fluorescence microscope for correlative light and electron microscopy (CLEM) of cryogenically frozen specimens. 

The new 2-year position will be located at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) in Cambridge, UK within the group of Chris Russo, working in collaboration with James Manton at the LMB, and Kasim Sader at AstraZeneca as part of the LMB/AZ Blue Sky collaboration (www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/research/blue-sky-collaboration). 

You should have a PhD in a relevant subject or be due to complete within 6 months, with a strong background in methods development and/or instrument building. The goal of the project is to develop a fluorescence imaging method with sufficiently high resolution for correlation to electron cryotomography (cryo-ET) datasets at the molecular level, allowing for the unambiguous identification of molecules of interest. Experience in fluorescence microscopy and instrument development will be helpful, and expertise in volumetric data processing would be useful as well. 

For further information please contact Chris Russo (crusso@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk) & James Manton (jmanton@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk) or visit their websites: www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/crusso/, www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/jmanton/. 

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Scientist for our 2-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 a collaborative working culture and state of the art building based on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have 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 (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, by clicking the 'Apply' button.

If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk. 

Closing date: Monday 23^rd October 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.

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