*Postdoctoral Research Fellow*
*Membrane Structural and Functional Biology – Caffrey Lab* *Trinity College Dublin, Ireland* *Post Summary. *The Membrane Structural and Functional Biology group seeks to solve the structure of medically important membrane proteins for use in structure/function studies and for structure-based therapeutics development. Target proteins are involved in communicable and non-communicable diseases. A postdoctoral research position is available in the Group. We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, and hardworking individual with experience in membrane protein structural and functional biology to join our team at Trinity in a lab that offers superb facilities and a supportive environment. A primary responsibility will be to take a leadership role in completing and publishing several extant projects in the Group that are at various stages of fruition. *Person Specification. *The candidate must have a Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, or a related field. Demonstrated success in recombinant membrane protein production, purification, and functional characterization along with expertise in macromolecular X-ray crystallography and/or cryo-electron microscopy is required. The candidate should be a highly motivated and creative individual who enjoys working as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Strong leadership, communication and teaching skills are decided assets. A willingness and freedom to travel worldwide on short-term projects is expected. *Salary.* €42,782 - €50,539 per annum depending on experience *Closing Date.* Until the position is filled *Principal Investigator. *Martin Caffrey https://www.tcd.ie/Biochemistry/research/caffrey/ *Application Procedure.* Candidates are asked to submit a letter detailing education, training, and laboratory experience. In the letter, the candidate should outline why they feel they are suitable for the position in an interdisciplinary group that will involve extensive interaction with collaborators and data collection at facilities around the globe. The letter of application must be accompanied by a comprehensive CV to include the names and contact details of two referees (email addresses and phone numbers to be provided). At least one referee should be an individual the candidate has worked with and who has agreed to provide a letter of reference on the candidate’s behalf. The letter and CV should be combined in a single PDF and emailed to [email protected]. -- Martin Caffrey [email protected] Schools of Medicine and Biochemistry & Immunology Trinity Biomedical Sciences Institute, Trinity College Dublin Room 5.62,152-160 Pearse St., Dublin D02 R590, Ireland website: http://www.tcd.ie/Biochemistry/research/caffrey/ phone: +353-(0)1-896-4253; mobile: +353-(0)86-818-7704 ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CCP4BB list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?SUBED1=CCP4BB&A=1 This message was issued to members of www.jiscmail.ac.uk/CCP4BB, a mailing list hosted by www.jiscmail.ac.uk, terms & conditions are available at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/
