Research Associate on the Structural Biology of Bacterial Secretion Systems

• Sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days off a year and generous pension schemes).

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated structural biologist to join the group of Prof Harry Low, Department of Infectious Disease (www.thelowlab.org).

The research project focuses on determining the molecular mechanism of bacterial secretion systems including the Tad and Type 4 pilus systems. The position is funded by an 8 year Wellcome Trust Discovery award.

• You will be leading your own project working from initial clones through to protein purification, structure determination and biochemical/biophysical mechanistic dissection.
• You will be working on challenging multi-component membrane complexes both in-vitro and in-cell. Specific methodology will include a range of structural biology techniques including cryo-electron microscopy (SPA, in-situ SPA and tomography), and TIRF microscopy combined with single molecule FRET to probe protein dynamics.

• Opportunities to attend national and international conferences to showcase your work and grow your academic network.
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to continue science for humanity.
• Grow your career: gain access to Imperial's sector-leading dedicated career support for researchers as well as opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

This is a full-time (35 h/w) and fixed-term for 24 months, with the possibility to extend for a further 24 months.

Visa costs associated with moving to the UK will be covered.

If you require any further details about the role, please contact: Prof Harry Low - h.low@imperial.ac.uk