Postdoctoral Fellow - Molecular Cell Biology of Autophagy Lab

Location: The Francis Crick Institute, Midland Road, London

About us…  

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions. 

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About the role… 

Work in the Tooze laboratory focuses on autophagy, a highly conserved cellular pathway, that is essential for cell health and survival. Our research aims to understand how autophagy is initiated and regulated, focusing on the dedicated autophagy protein machinery. Our approach to discovery science relies on fundamental techniques used in molecular cell biology, biochemistry, and structural approaches. The focus of the work in increasingly directed toward understanding autophagy as a homeostatic regulator of cell responses to damage and stress originating from both internal and external changes.

What you will be doing… 

You will be joining the lab as a Postdoctoral Fellow where you will be conducting independent research into these questions using mechanistic approaches in mammalian cells. You will be responsible for carrying out well-controlled, reproducible experiments which address a well-developed hypothesis. You will be joining international group of highly motivated of postdocs and PHD students with expertise in cell biology, structural biology, and will access to state-of-the-art approaches and resources. 

As a Postdoctoral Fellow you will lead on your own projects, contribute to other projects on a collaborative basis (both in the lab and with external collaborators) and may guide PhD students in their research. The ability to work in a team is essential. If you have a PHD in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or a similar field, this may be the perfect opportunity for you to join the lab.

About you…  

You will have

• PhD in Cell, Developmental, Molecular Biology or Biochemistry or in the final stages of PhD submission
• Relevant experience with developing iPSC cell models or other human cell models 
• Good knowledge and experience in autophagy, molecular biology and biochemistry
• Track record of productive research as evidenced by publications or submitted manuscripts
• Evidence of data presentation at scientific meetings 

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About Working at the Crick… 

Our values  

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently. 
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world. 
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community. 

At the Crick, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. If you need assistance with your application, please contact nicola.gyte@crick.ac.uk

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What will you receive?  

We value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development. You can find out more about what we offer here.

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