Imperial College London - Research Associate - Biochemistry & Structural Biology
Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 19 Oct 2021
Two 3-year postdoctoral positions (with possibility for extension) are available at Imperial College London to work on the mechanisms of human replication using biochemical and cryo-EM approaches. The application deadline is 19th of October 2021.
The Speck Lab works on initiation of eukaryotic DNA replication & the structure of chromatin, plus its regulation by epigenetic changes. We are looking for passionate researchers with extensive expertise in Biochemistry (chromatin, DNA replication and related processes) and/or Structural Biology (extensive cryo-EM expertise is required).
Research framework and support structure:
- The group consists of >10 members, 6 postdocs, 4 students and technician.
- The lab is fully equipped for biochemistry (2 AKTAs, multiple temperature-controlled shakers), two freezer mills, Refeyn 2, Biacore T100 and generously supported by the Wellcome Trust, Cancer Research UK and multiple BBSRC grants.
- Access to state-of-the-art facilities including Mass Spectrometry, Structural Biology and Bioinformatics.
- The candidate will receive direct mentoring by the group head on grant applications, writing of manuscripts and project design.
- The lab has direct access to a local cryo-EM facility with a Talos 200KV FEG microscope and the LonCEM facility with a Krios (K3 & Falcon 3 detectors, phase plate, energy filter etc)
Interested individuals are invited to contact Christian Speck for more information.
Apply for the position here.
