Dear colleagues,
Prof Teresa Carlomagno has recently joined the School of Biosciences at the University of Birmingham and is in the process of establishing a new research group in integrated structural biology. Part of that group is the position of a Research Associate position described below. Full details can be found at: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/CKC707/research-associate For informal inquiries, please contact Teresa directly at t.carloma...@bham.ac.uk. Thank you. Klaus ---------------------------- Research Associate School of Biosciences College of Life and Environmental Sciences Location: University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham UK Full Time FTC for 5 years Closing date – 30.11.2021 Role/Project Background The research group to which the post is associated uses integrative structural biology to understand functional mechanisms of proteins, nucleic acids and their complexes. The Research Associate will express and purify functional proteins, produce nucleic acids either by in vitro transcription or chemical synthesis, reconstitute large biomolecular particles from recombinant material, study the biomolecular complexes with biophysical and biochemical experiments and establish functional tests in vitro. The material produced and studied by the Research Associate will then be used for structural biology experiments. The day-to-daywork includes cloning, bacterial cell culture, protein expression and purification, RNA transcription and purification, RNA and protein engineering, biophysical studies of biomolecules and of their mutual interactions, for example through Isothermal Titration Calorimetry, Multiple Angle Light Scattering and Electrophoretic Mobility Assays. In addition, the RA will help with laboratory management tasks. Main duties * • Collect research data; this may be through a variety of research methods, such as scientific experimentation (as described above) and literature reviews * • Analyse research data as directed * • Present research outputs, including drafting academic publications or parts thereof, for example at seminars and as posters * • Develop or adapt techniques, models and methods * • Provide guidance as required to support staff and any students who may be assisting with research * • Deal with problems that may affect the achievement of research objectives and deadlines * • Carry out administrative tasks related directly to the delivery of the research * • Promote equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture Person Specification • Degree or equivalent in Biochemistry, Biophysics or Molecular Biology • Proficiency in protein recombinant expression and purification and/or in RNA synthesis and purification • Practical experience in a biochemical laboratory • Experience in some of the biophysical techniques mentioned above • Skills in analysing data • Ability to analyse information and communicate effectively • Ability to access and organise resources successfully • Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day-to-day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly ======================================================= Klaus Fütterer, PhD Reader in Structural Biology School of Biosciences LES College Email: k.futte...@bham.ac.uk University of Birmingham Phone: +44 - 121 - 414 5895 Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK (voice mail messages will forward to my email inbox) My normal working hours are Mon - Fri 8.30 - 5.30 pm. ======================================================= ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CCP4BB list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?SUBED1=CCP4BB&A=1 This message was issued to members of www.jiscmail.ac.uk/CCP4BB, a mailing list hosted by www.jiscmail.ac.uk, terms & conditions are available at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/
