About you
You will hold a PhD (or have submitted your thesis and be awaiting award) in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, physics, materials science, closely related discipline, with a track record of independent research demonstrated by scientific publication. You will be able to plan and execute experiments to a high standard, with a creative approach to problem-solving. You will be collaborative, direct about what you know and don't know, and motivated by working on a hard scientific problem with a team built specifically around it. Each track requires additional specific technical experience, detailed in the person specification of the Job Description. Please review the Job Description and address the relevant track criteria in your supporting statement.
Essential criteria
- PhD (or thesis submitted and awaiting award) in a relevant discipline: biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, physics, materials science, closely related field.
- A track record of independent research, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
- Ability to plan, execute, and troubleshoot experimental research independently and to a high standard.
- Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex data to interdisciplinary audiences.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-site team and to contribute openly to shared goals.
Track A — Protein Engineering and Structural Characterisation
Candidates applying to Track A posts should meet criterion A1 and at least one of A2, A3.
- Hands-on experience with recombinant protein expression and purification in E. coli, including cell-free synthesis, high-throughput screening approaches.
- Experience with structural characterisation of protein assemblies: cryo-electron microscopy, AFM, CD, analytical ultracentrifugation.
- Experience with de novo protein, peptide design and computational protein design tools.
Track B — Membrane Biophysics and 2D Interface Assembly
Candidates applying to Track B posts should meet criterion B1 and at least one of B2, B3, B4.
- Experience with lipid membrane systems: droplet interface bilayers (DIBs), supported lipid bilayers, liposomes, oil-water interface preparation and characterisation.
- Experience with single-molecule fluorescence imaging, interferometric scattering microscopy, equivalent label-free optical microscopy methods.
- Experience with microfluidic device design and fabrication for control of fluid interfaces, protein concentration, bilayer formation.
- Experience with ion-channel or nanopore characterisation including single-channel recording.
Track C — Nanophotonics, Mineralisation, and Materials Characterisation
Candidates applying to Track C posts should meet criterion C1 and at least one of C2, C3.
- Experience with characterisation of nanostructured materials: extinction/scattering spectroscopy, plasmonic resonance mapping, ellipsometry, equivalent methods.
- Experience with interferometric scattering microscopy related label-free optical microscopy.
- Experience with metal thin-film deposition, nanoparticle synthesis, bioinorganic mineralisation, and with structural characterisation by AFM, or SEM.
Desirable criteria
- Experience supervising or mentoring PhD students or junior researchers.
- Experience contributing to grant applications or intellectual property development.
- Familiarity with design-build-test cycles for protein or materials systems.
- Experience working across disciplinary boundaries, for example bridging protein science with materials or photonics.
- Experience in a milestone-driven programme research environment.
Downloading a copy of our Job Description
Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the page. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.
Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.
Research Fellow in Programmable Protein-Templated Materials x2
London, GB
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Research Fellow In Programmable Protein-Templated Materials X2 employer: King's College London
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