Research Fellow in Membrane Biophysics

Duration: Fixed-term contract for 2 years

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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 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. This project is a collaboration between single molecule biophysicist, Jay Groves (Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley) and soft-matter physicist, Madan Rao (National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India) both of whom have pioneered theoretical and experimental approaches to understand non-equilibrium processes in living cell membranes.

We will 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with an honours degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in Biology, Chemistry or Physics or a related field. Applicants should have hands‑on experience in experimental biology, particularly expertise in membrane biophysics, or single molecule biophysics. Proficiency in coding and experience with computer simulation packages are essential. The candidate must also have a strong scientific interest, evidence of published research on membrane dynamics, and or 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, single molecule biophysics, or active matter, and/or polymer physics.

Proficiency in coding and experience with computer simulation packages are essential.

If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum).

Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).

Full details of the duties and selection criteria for this role can be found in the vacancy advert on the University of Warwick's jobs pages. You will be routed to this when you click on the 'Apply' button.

£35,608 to £46,049 per annum