Imperial College London Department of Life Sciences
Centre for Structural Biology Research Assistant Salary range: £28,200 - £31,250 per annum Applications are invited for a Research Assistant position starting immediately in the research group of Dr Harry Low in the Centre for Structural Biology within the Department of Life Sciences, at the South Kensington Campus of Imperial College, London. The long-term goal of the research project is to understand how eukaryotic and bacterial dynamins, in concert with binding partners, manipulate cellular membranes and cause human disease. The work will involve the cloning of constructs, protein expression and purification, and a suite of structural techniques including X-ray crystallography and electron microscopy. The post holder will be expected to work independently on their own project with the aim of publishing in high quality journals. The successful applicant must possess (or about to complete) a minimum of an upper second-class Masters degree in biochemistry or related discipline. A PhD in a structural biology or biochemistry discipline is desirable but not essential for the role. If you are appointed to the role and do not have a PhD, you will be expected to enrol in the Imperial College PhD program. Experience in standard molecular biology techniques (PCR, cloning, mutagenesis etc), biochemical assays, and protein expression and purification are essential. Experience in X-ray crystallography or electron microscopy techniques is desirable. You must be able to work effectively within a team, have the ability to develop and apply new concepts, and have a creative approach to problem solving. You must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to write clearly and succinctly for publication. A proven ability to take reliable and reproducible experimental data, the ability to deliver high quality scientific talks and experience in writing research papers would be an advantage. This position is funded by the Wellcome Trust and is available for three years with the possibility of a two year extension. Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Harry Low (h....@imperial.ac.uk<mailto:h....@imperial.ac.uk>). Our preferred method of application is online via our website http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment (please select “Job Search” then enter the job title or vacancy reference – NS 2013 095 IL - number including spaces into “Keywords”). Please complete and upload an application form and CV as directed. Alternatively, if you are unable to apply online, please contact Quasirat Hasnat by email q.has...@imperial.ac.uk<mailto:q.has...@imperial.ac.uk> to request an application form. Closing Date: 31 May 2013 (Midnight BST) Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena Silver SWAN Award winner, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and a Two Ticks Employer. ______________________________ Dr. Harry Low Wellcome Trust Research Fellow Division of Molecular Biosciences 512 Sir Ernst Chain Building Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ +44 207 594 3064
