Research Assistant/Associate (Molecular and Structural Biology)

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Salary
Research Assistant: £32,546 to £34,132 per annum.
Research Associate: £35,116 per annum.

The Role
Your role will be to study molecular mechanisms of transcription and its interactions with other cellular machineries using biochemical and structural techniques.

The project will answer fundamental questions about the functions of RNA polymerases and their interactions with other essential cellular processes. The successful applicants will have expertise in cryoEM pipeline, from sample preparation to the data collection and processing, and to molecular modelling.

This full-time post is fixed-term until 31/08/2026.

For informal enquiries contact: Prof Nikolay Zenkin n.zenkin@ncl.ac.uk

Find out more about the Faculty of Medical Sciences here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/.

Find out more about our Research Institutes here: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/research/institutes/.

As part of our commitment to career development for research colleagues, the University has developed 3 levels of research role profiles. These profiles set out firstly the generic competences and responsibilities expected of role holders at each level and secondly the general qualifications and experiences needed for entry at a particular level.

Please note that if you are successful to this role, you will require medical clearance before you can commence in the role.

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