* MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology *
We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist with a computational
background to join the group of Sjors Scheres on the development of new
statistical image processing approaches, such as maximum likelihood
refinement, for cryo-electron microscopy. Our current research focuses
on reliable structure determination of relatively small (~200-400 kDa)
macromolecular complexes with no or low symmetry that may occur in
multiple conformations. Collaborations with experimental groups form an
essential part of our research.
You are highly motivated and have a PhD in structural biology,
bioinformatics, image processing or a related subject, good
communication skills and a strong analytical mind. You have excellent
skills in scientific programming and algorithm development, and are keen
to apply these to the area of structural biology.
For informal enquiries, please contact Sjors Scheres
(sche...@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk), or
visit http://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/groups/scheres for more information.
You will be awarded an MRC Career Development Fellowship, which is a
three year training and development position for a postdoctoral
scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies or is moving
into a new research discipline. Your salary will be supported by a
flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days annual leave entitlement, an
optional MRC final salary pension scheme and excellent on-site sports
and social facilities.
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply
please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an
online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this
advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or
hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by
telephone on +44 (0)1793 867003. Please quote reference number IRC16187.
*Closing date: 29th March 2011*
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Sjors Scheres
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Hills Road, Cambridge CB2 0QH, U.K.
tel: +44 (0)1223 402217
http://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/groups/scheres
