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Postdoctoral Fellow in Structural Biology and Cytoskeletal Remodeling The Francis Crick Institute in United Kingdom
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
Full-time, fixed-term employment for four years on Crick terms and conditions, with a salary from £47,500 per annum plus benefits, subject to skills and experience. Benefits include pension contributions of up to 16%, annual leave, health and wellbeing support, childcare and dependent-care support, and other employee perks. Applicants are eligible for UK visa sponsorship.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
United Kingdom
University
The Francis Crick Institute
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The Francis Crick Institute is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow to join the Cytoskeletal Coordination Laboratory, led by Sami Chaaban. The laboratory is opening in January 2027 and investigates how molecular machines build, remodel and dismantle the cytoskeleton, with particular emphasis on the reorganisation of cell architecture during cell division.
The project will examine how protein machines remodel microtubules. It will address how molecular complexes assemble and engage microtubules to convert chemical energy into structural changes, and how partner proteins regulate their activity. The researcher will use cryo-electron microscopy to determine structures of complexes in different functional states, alongside recombinant protein reconstitution, biochemical assays and fluorescence microscopy.
The successful fellow will develop and lead a research project, produce and characterise proteins and protein complexes, establish assays for molecular interactions and activity, and apply computational image analysis to investigate molecular organisation and conformational states. Structural findings will be integrated with biochemical and quantitative microscopy experiments to test mechanistic hypotheses and connect molecular mechanisms with cellular function.
As an early member of the laboratory, the fellow will help shape the research programme, establish experimental approaches and develop scientific independence. The project offers opportunities to bring expertise from related molecular systems and to develop complementary skills within the Crick’s collaborative research community, scientific platforms and advanced infrastructure.
Funding details
Full-time, fixed-term employment for four years on Crick terms and conditions, with a salary from £47,500 per annum plus benefits, subject to skills and experience. Benefits include pension contributions of up to 16%, annual leave, health and wellbeing support, childcare and dependent-care support, and other employee perks. Applicants are eligible for UK visa sponsorship.
What's required
Applicants must have a PhD, or be in the final stages of submitting a PhD, in structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics or a related discipline. Essential experience includes protein biochemistry and cryo-electron microscopy, including sample preparation and data collection; a strong interest in quantitative fluorescence microscopy; experimental design, appropriate statistical analysis, critical data interpretation and troubleshooting; scientific initiative and the ability to develop and pursue research questions independently; clear scientific writing and presentation skills; and the ability to collaborate effectively. Experience in single-particle image processing and model building is desirable.
How to apply
Apply through the Francis Crick Institute Workday application portal before 15 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT. Review the full job description and provide evidence that you meet the essential criteria; contact [email protected] for application assistance.
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