Research Fellow in Structural Molecular Virology

Location: Leeds - Main Campus

Working time: 100%

Contract type: Fixed term (Available on a fixed-term basis for up to 12 months (to complete time specific limited work))

This role will be based on the university campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in structural biology? Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?

Enteroviruses cause a range of diseases and emerging enteroviruses are of global concern. The applicant will be joining our NIH-funded research project to investigate the molecular mechanism of enterovirus (EV) VP0 cleavage. We are applying a combination of bioinformatic, structural and evolutionary approaches to clarify the molecular mechanism of EV maturation.

This project will involve using structural approaches to determine the functional role of critical residues and capsid reorganisation in the cleavage event. Specifically, the successful candidate will generate cryo-EM structures of EV mutants using techniques such as immunocapture.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/global-talent

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 plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary
• 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.

And much more!

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Nicola Stonehouse, Professor in Molecular Virology

Email: n.j.stonehouse@leeds.ac.uk

David Rowlands, Emeritus Professor of Molecular Virology

Email: d.j.rowlands@leeds.ac.uk

Natalie Kingston, Research Fellow in Virology

Email: n.kingston@leeds.ac.uk

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