National Physical Laboratory (NPL): Senior Scientist for Biomolecular Structure and Function

Senior Scientist for Biomolecular Structure and Function £29k - £41k
Ref: npl-43611
Close Date: 19-07-2013
Type:  Permanent
Hours:  Full time
Location: Teddington, Middlesex

Vacancy details    
Highly motivated research scientist with experimental skills and drive for innovation in biomolecular mass spectrometry and molecular biophysics.

Job purpose    
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is one of the UK`s leading science facilities and research centres. It is a world-leading centre of excellence in developing and applying the most accurate standards, science and technology available.

NPL occupies a unique position as the UK`s National Measurement Institute and sits at the intersection between scientific discovery and real world application. Its expertise and original research have underpinned quality of life, innovation and competitiveness for UK citizens and business for more than a century.

NPL`s Biotechnology group (Science leader - Max Ryadnov) wishes to recruit a highly motivated PhD-level scientist with a strong background in biomolecular mass-spectrometry. The successful candidate will play a key role in the group`s research and business activities.

Key duties    
The candidate`s primary responsibilities will be to support the delivery of an interdisciplinary research programme concerned with biomolecular structure elucidation including protein folding and self-assembly, peptide-membrane interactions, gene delivery and molecular cell interactions. The candidate will be expected to support the development of an integrated experimental programme together with the associated data analysis, the preparation of research reports for publication and external funding applications. For recent research examples please refer to (J. Biol. Chem., jbc.M113.459560; Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA, doi: 10.1073/pnas.1222824110; Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. doi: 10.1002/anie.201104647).

Key skills and experience required    
The overriding criterion for the appointment is the scientific excellence of the candidate which will be judged by his/her publication record or patent portfolio.

Practical knowledge, understanding and hands-on experience of bioscience industry is a clear asset.

As part of the Serco Group plc, we offer competitive salaries, a wealth of career opportunities and a wide range of benefits.
NPL is based in a unique research environment, which is located in pleasant surroundings on the edge of Bushy Park in south-west London. We have a host of onsite facilities including a subsidised crèche, restaurant, and a sports and social club.
NPL Management Limited is committed to supporting its people to develop both personally and professionally and is committed to equal opportunities.

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