Research Associate
Imperial College London, London, United Kingdom
Application deadline: 27 Aug 2020
Applications are invited for a Research Associate to join the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London. The aim of the project is to investigate complement protection mechanisms. You will be involved in all aspects of the project, including cell culture, protein purification, biophysical, biochemical characterization and structural biology.
Main duties & responsibilities:
- To perform research work that fulfils the requirements of the grant objective
- To interpret and present research data and results
- To ensure the validity and reliability of data at all times
- To present findings to colleagues and at conferences.
- To write up the finding for submission to refereed journals
- To take responsibility for organising resources and effective decision making in support of research.
Essential requirements:
- You will hold a PhD (or equivalent) in Biochemistry or Structural Biology.
It is also essential that you have:
- Experience of protein biochemistry.
- Experience in structural biology.
- Experience in cell biology.
You must be able to demonstrate:
- Excellent verbal communication skills and ability to deal with a wide range of people
- Excellent written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication
- A high level of motivation and a creative approach to problem-solving
- The ability to work independently and show initiative with research.
- The ability to follow protocols, learn new techniques in a precise and skilled manner
- The ability to develop and apply new concepts
- The ability to prioritise own work in response to deadlines.
This is a fixed term position available for up to 36 months based at the South Kensington Campus.
Applications close on 27 August 2020. More information, including how to apply, can be found here.
