The University of Leeds School of Biological Sciences are looking for a highly motivated person to work as a research assistant in the Membrane Protein Biology group of Professor Adrian Goldman. The project Involves state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary techniques to unpick the mechanism of membrane proteins, especially integral membrane pyrophosphatases. You will be use molecular biology, protein expression using prokaryotic and eukaryotic expression systems, protein functional studies by techniques ranging from electrochemistry to EPR and protein-protein interaction studies, and be involved in crystallisation and high-throughput screening. You will work closely with a postdoctoral fellow and will be a key contributor to the overall success of our research. In addition, you will perform essential lab duties and develop training and supervision experience in your role supporting other members of the lab.
The University of Leeds and the Faculty of Biological Sciences are committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offer a range of family friendly policies. The University is a charter member of Athena SWAN (the national body that promotes gender equality in higher education), and the Faculty of Biological Sciences was re-awarded a Bronze award in 2017. They are proud to be an inclusive Faculty that values all staff, and are happy to consider job share applications and requests for flexible working arrangements from our employees. The Department Athena SWAN web page provides more information.
