Research Assistant in Advanced Mechanistic Virus Assembly

Job title:

Research Assistant in Advanced Mechanistic Virus Assembly

Company

University of Leeds

Job description

Are you an early career researcher looking for a challenge? Do you have a background in virus assembly/genetics/structural biochemnistry? Do you want to further your career in one of the UK’s leading research intensive Universities?The successful candidate will work alongside highly experienced Postdoctoral Fellows, assisting them under direction of the Principe Investigator. Our work involves in vitro studies of virus assembly mechanisms, and in particular, how viral genomes help to regulate formation of their protective shells. These assembly mechanisms can also be the targets of novel, evolutionarily-conserved anti-viral therapy. The thrust of the laboratory is to use non-traditional tools and technologies, e.g. asymmetric cryo-electron microscopy; single molecule biophysics and mathematical molecular modelling, alongside more traditional techniques. Training will be offered to the successful candidate, although prior experience of single-molecule spectroscopy is essential.Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role may only be suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants if they are eligible for salary concessions. For more information, please visit .For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information, please visit .What we offer in return

  • 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
  • Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
  • Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
  • Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
  • Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

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Expected salary

Location

Stockley, Wiltshire

Job date

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:38:48 GMT

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