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Chemistry at King’s is a vibrant and inclusive research department located in the heart of London. Our focus is on exploring the chemistry of life, laying the groundwork for breakthroughs in chemical biology, biomaterials, synthetic biology, and nanomedicine. To learn more about our thriving department, please visit our website.

About the role

The Nott group is looking for a skilled and motivated postdoctoral researcher. This project will combine structural and cellular approaches to study the conformations, interactions, and catalytic activity of membraneless organelle proteins. 

Applicants should hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in a relevant area of biological, chemical, or physical science and be able to lead an interdisciplinary project. Expertise in biomolecular NMR is highly desirable. Applicants should have a strong interest in disordered proteins, excellent communication skills, and the ability to write for scientific publication. 

This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), offered on a fixed-term contract for up to three years.

About you

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates to have the following skills and experience.

Please note that all applications must be accompanied by a supporting statement. Within that statement, all of the below essential criteria must be addressed.

Essential criteria

1. Hold or be near completion of a PhD in a relevant area of biological, chemical, or physical science.
2. Expertise in characterising protein structure-function relationships, interactions, and/or mechanisms.
3. Excellent experimental skills and the ability to independently drive a project, including decision-making, planning, organising, and collaborating.
4. Ability to communicate complex information both in written and oral forms.
5. Enthusiasm for the research being carried out in the lab.

Desirable criteria

1. Expertise in protein expression, isolation, and characterisation.
2. Expertise in biomolecular NMR, fluorescence microscopy, or other relevant structural/cell biology methods.
3. Experience of writing scientific papers.
4. Ability to address complex problems creatively.

Downloading a copy of our Job Description

Full details of the role and the skills, knowledge and experience required can be found in the Job Description document, provided at the bottom of the next page after you click “Apply Now”. This document will provide information of what criteria will be assessed at each stage of the recruitment process.

* Please note that this is a PhD level role but candidates who have submitted their thesis and are awaiting award of their PhDs will be considered. In these circumstances the appointment will be made at Grade 5, spine point 30 with the title of Research Assistant. Upon confirmation of the award of the PhD, the job title will become Research Associate and the salary will increase to Grade 6.

Further Information

We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community.

We are committed to working with our staff and unions on these and other issues, to continue to support our people and to develop a diverse and inclusive culture at King's.

We ask all candidates to submit a copy of their CV, and a supporting statement, detailing how they meet the essential criteria listed in the advert. If we receive a strong field of candidates, we may use the desirable criteria to choose our final shortlist, so please include your evidence against these where possible.

To find out how our managers will review your application, please take a look at our ‘ How we Recruit’ pages.

We are able to offer sponsorship for candidates who do not currently possess the right to work in the UK.

Grade and Salary: £44,105 - £51,485 per annum, including London Weighting Allowance
Job ID: 105866
Close Date: 26-Feb-2025
Contact Person: Tim Nott
Contact Details: tim.nott@kcl.ac.uk