Postdoctoral Research Associate

3 days ago

University of York, United Kingdom University of York Full time

**Background**:
We are looking for a talented and motivated full-time Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the groups of Dr Paul Fogg and Prof. Fred Antson to study the structure and mechanism of viral DNA-packaging motors. You will be based at the University of York in the one of the UK's leading Biology departments, with a reputation for world-class research. You will also be part of the internationally renowned York Structural Biology Laboratory (YSBL) in the Department of Chemistry, where you will have access to facilities for protein production, crystallization, X-ray crystallography, and a dedicated Cryo-EM facility.

**Role**:
**Skills, Experience & Qualification needed**:

- You should have, or about to obtain, a PhD in structural biology, biochemistry, microbiology/virology or related fields
- Knowledge of the molecular biology & genetics of bacterial viruses
- Experience of relevant techniques such as production and purification of bacteriophage or virus-like particles, protein purification, and structure determination by crystallography/Cryo-EM
- Excellent communication skills demonstrated by publication of your research in high quality peer reviewed publications, presentations at conferences or other events, and engagement with public outreach
- Experience of working both independently and part of a team
- Collaborative ethos and positive attitude to colleagues and students
- Attention to detail and commitment to high quality and ability to plan and prioritise own work to meet deadlines, and an ability to develop research objectives
- Commitment to personal development and maintaining up to date knowledge and skills

**Interview date**: To be confirmed

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