Structural Biology Technologist

**UE07 £39,347 - £46,974**

**College of Science and Engineering**

**School of Biological Sciences**

**Institute of Cell Biology**

**Full time contract 35 hours per week**

**Fixed Term 36 months
We are looking for a Structural Biology Technologist for the Discovery Research Platform for Hidden Cell Biology at the University of Edinburgh to provide expert support to users accessing the protein crystallography, biophysics and computational modelling facilities.

**The Opportunity**:
**Your skills and attributes for success**:

- Strong background in protein structure solution by X-ray crystallography
- Ability to support a wide user base
- Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects and maintenance schedules
- Background and/or interest in computational structural modelling
- Background and/or interest in biophysical methods
- Background and/or interest in integrative structural biology
- Ability to work collaboratively with local users and synchrotron beamline scientists

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**As a valued member of our team you can expect**:

- A competitive salary of **£39,347 - £46,974**
- An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
- To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community
- Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on our **staff benefits page **(opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits

**Championing equality, diversity and inclusion**

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

Prior to any employment commencing with the University you will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. Further information is available on our **right to work webpages **(opens new browser tab )

**Key dates to note**

Interviews will be held at a date **TBC.