Research Fellow in Membrane Biophysics

Job title:

Research Fellow in Membrane Biophysics

Company

University of Warwick

Job description

LocationUniversity of Warwick Campus, Coventry/*generated inline style */
DepartmentWarwick Medical School – Biomedical Sciences/*generated inline style */
Position TypeFixed Term/*generated inline style */
DurationFixed-term contract for 3 years./*generated inline style */
Salary£34,866 to £45,163 per annum/*generated inline style */
About the RoleFor informal queries, please email Professor Satyajit Mayor (Professor) at satyajit.mayor@warwick.ac.uk.You will join the laboratory of Professor Satyajit Mayor in the Centre for Mechanochemical Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences Directorate at Warwick Medical School and work collaboratively with Madan Rao (National Centre for Biological Science, Bangalore India) to study the crosstalk between proteins and membrane lipid organisation using interdisciplinary approaches.The Mayor laboratory is one of the leading laboratories, working on understanding basic cellular mechanisms that govern chemical, biophysical and mechanical properties of the cell membrane. Madan Rao has pioneered theoretical approaches in non-equilibrium soft matter physics that have a bearing on understanding a living cell membrane cell membrane. These laboratories study the crosstalk of proteins and lipids in health and disease, using interdisciplinary approaches at the cross-roads of cell biology, biochemistry, synthetic biology, imaging and biophysics and theory./*generated inline style */
About YouWe are seeking a highly motivated candidate with an honours degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in Soft Matter Physics or a related field.Applicants should have hands-on experience in experimental biology, particularly in developing and working with in vitro supported lipid bilayer systems, as well as expertise in membrane biophysics, hydrodynamics, active matter, and polymer physics. Proficiency in coding and experience with molecular dynamics (MD) simulation packages are essential.The candidate must also have a strong scientific interest, evidence of published research on membrane dynamics and experimental biophysics, and excellent leadership and documentation skills to lead and integrate multiple aspects of the project effectively. A self-driven approach and the ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative efforts are key qualities for this role.Sufficient breadth and depth of specialist knowledge in as well as expertise in membrane biophysics, hydrodynamics, active matter, and polymer physics.Proficiency in coding and experience with molecular dynamics (MD) simulation packages are essential.For further information regarding the skills required for this role please see the personal specification section of the attached job description.If you are near submission or have recently submitted your PhD but have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made as Research Assistant at the top of level 5 of the University grade structure . Upon receipt of evidence of the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow on the first point of level 6 of the University grade structure ./*generated inline style */
About the DepartmentWe offer an outstanding interdisciplinary environment for discovery science in one of the best universities in the UK.The Centre of Mechanochemical Cell Biology at the University of Warwick seeks to understand the principles of cellular self-organisation with a focus on the role of mechanics in processes that enable cell duplication, movement, repair and membrane organisation.The centre is home to 20 principal investigators with backgrounds in cell biology, computer science and physics. It is housed in the Mechanochemical Cell Biology building with state-of-the art imaging facilities.The post holder will also join Warwick Biomedical Sciences (BMS). Areas of research excellence in BMS focus on quantitative molecular, cell and developmental biology, host-pathogen interactions and human reproduction. Collaborations with the Madan Rao’s group at NCBS-TIFR, Bangalore provides unparalleled opportunity to be exposed to the application of active matter physics to biological questions./*generated inline style */
About the UniversityBorn in the 60s with a mindset of boldness, imagination and collaboration, the University of Warwick is a world-leading research-intensive university with the highest academic and research standards. We’re one of the world’s top universities, ranked 67th in the world and 10th in the UK*, with 92% of our research assessed to be ‘world leading or internationally excellent’**.You’ll be joining a diverse, innovative and globally connected community committed to igniting real world progress. Here at Warwick, we offer you opportunities to follow your ambitions as long as you bring the energy and determination to succeed.*QS World University Rankings 2024** Research Excellence Framework 2021To find out more about us visit our website./*generated inline style */
How to ApplyCLOSING DATE: Thursday 13 February 2025 at 11.55pmTo apply, please click ‘Apply’ below and submit an application form by the closing date. Please plan for any potential delays as you will not be able to submit an application past this deadline (even if you opened the form at, say, 11.30pm).Please attach a CV and cover letter.Your CV should include your most recent employment experience, any other relevant experience, and education history.Your cover letter must detail how you meet each of the essential criteria found in the Job Description document below (desirable criteria too, where possible).Please see here for guidance on writing a cover letter. We highly recommend using individual criteria as headers and giving examples below, though you are free to format the letter as you wish.To streamline our hiring processes, we can only accept applications via our official website, warwick-careers.tal.net.Interview Date: TBCStart Date: ASAP/*generated inline style */
What we OfferWe will provide you with a great range of benefits, which include an attractive pension scheme, 30 days holiday plus Christmas closure, excellent learning and development opportunities, and savings on a wide range of products and services. We offer a generous maternity/paternity/adoption/parental leave policy, and onsite childcare facilities.We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer you access to flexible working, for more information click here .We are proud to say that we are a Living Wage employer .If you are considering relocating to the UK, read our Relocation Guide to find out more about what Warwick has to offer and what might be involved in the process./*generated inline style */
Our Commitment to InclusionWarwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment. We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued. Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. To find out more about our social inclusion work at Warwick visit our webpages here .The University currently holds a Race Equality Charter Bronze Award , Athena Swan Sliver Award and a Disability Smart Bronze Award . The University of Warwick is also one of the six founder institutions of the EUTOPIA European University Alliance .Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)The University of Warwick is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all those we work with.In line with the DBS Code of Practice, the successful candidates for any roles involving regulated activity, will be subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. The University will take all necessary measures to ensure that any individual subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group specified (i.e. children and/or adults).We expect all employees, volunteers, and partners to share our commitment to safeguarding.Rehabilitation of Ex-OffendersThe University undertakes not to discriminate against anyone who makes a disclosure relating to a conviction. The information disclosed at application stage is only visible to the central DBS team (i.e. not recruiting managers) to ensure there is no bias during the shortlisting process./*generated inline style */
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Expected salary

£34866 – 45163 per year

Location

Coventry

Job date

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 23:27:22 GMT

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