The Crick invites applications for a 2027 PhD project led by Peter Rosenthal. The successful candidate will join a group studying virus entry and membrane fusion using cryo-EM and cryo-ET to image influenza and retroviruses, with a focus on glycoprotein-mediated fusion and assembly.
Training spans single particle cryo-EM, cryo-ET, FIB-milling, subtomogram averaging, and computational image analysis, complemented by protein, membrane and virus methods and light microscopy.
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Cryo-EM Explorer: Lipid-Enveloped Virus Entry & Assembly employer: Crick
The Francis Crick Institute is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation in world-class research. With a clear career path in laboratory operations, employees benefit from a supportive culture that prioritises professional growth and development, alongside a balanced work schedule that enhances work-life harmony. Located in the heart of London, the institute provides unique opportunities to contribute to groundbreaking scientific advancements while enjoying the vibrant city life.
