Postdoctoral Scientist - Structural Studies - Dr Andrew Carter - LMB 2784

Postdoctoral Scientist - Structural Studies - Dr Andrew Carter - LMB 2784

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology

Cambridge, United Kingdom

An opportunity is available for a postdoctoral researcher to work with Dr Andrew Carter to identify the connections between microtubule motors and their cargos. The scope of the project can involve in vitro reconstitutions, single-molecule assays, cryo-electron microscopy and cell biology approaches using induced stem cell derived neurons (iNeurons).

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is likely to thrive in a laboratory with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The successful candidate should have a PhD in a relevant subject or due to complete PhD within 6 months, and a desire to understand how microtubule motors dynein and kinesin can interact with many different cargos from viruses and RNAs to membrane organelles.

This is a three-year training and development position suitable for you if you have recently completed your doctoral studies, or you are looking to move into a new research discipline and/or need to further develop your research skills. Working with our world class scientists you will be working in an Institute renowned for its excellent scientific facilities and high-quality research.