Postdoctoral positions available in cryo-EM methods
development at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology,
Cambridge UK, in the groups of Chris Russo and Jan Löwe
We have one position each available, funded for two years as part
of the LMB’s Blue Sky collaboration with AstraZeneca. The project,
in collaboration with Kasim Sader at AZ aims to develop novel
methods to overcome problems with sample denaturation and
preferred orientation during vitrification of thin aqueous films.
Ideas involve outrunning the processes involved and modifying the
air-water interfaces. The ultimate goal is to make cryo-EM sample
preparation a much more universal (and enjoyable) process.
Cryo-EM experience will be beneficial and a strong desire to
engage deeply in technical developments is a must. The LMB and AZ
provide everything required, including a highly collaborative and
friendly environment, as well as one of the world’s best
institutional cryo-EM setups, including state-of-the-art machine
and electronics workshops, a clean room dedicated to grid
fabrication, and soon four Titan Krios microscopes.
More details and on how to apply are here:
https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12796284/postdoctoral-scientist-structural-studies-dr-jan-loewe-lmb-2097/
https://www.nature.com/naturecareers/job/12796280/postdoctoral-scientist-structural-studies-dr-chris-russo-lmb-2095/
Chris, Kasim and Jan
Jan Löwe
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge CB2 0QH, UK
Email: jyl@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk
Phone +44 1223 26 7644
Website: http://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/groups/jyl
Christopher J Russo
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Cambridge, CB2 0QH, UK
Email: crusso@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk
Phone +44 1223 26 7535
Website http://www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/crusso/