Research Associate - London, United Kingdom - King's College London

King's College London

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Job description

We are seeking to appoint a physical scientist (preferably with a PhD in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biophysics, Physics, or related disciplines) with experience on single molecule nanomechanical experiments applied to proteins.

This is a single bond mechanochemistry project, aiming to investigate how mechanical forces activate chemical reactivity within the core of individual proteins using single molecule atomic force microscopy (AFM) and magnetic tweezers (MT).

The project is funded by the Leverhulme Trust.

Within King's, you will be part of the department of Physics, which belongs to the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences (NMES).

Supporting our staff is important to us and we offer a range of provision including flexible working, caring support, and training opportunities.

The university is making significant investment in the Faculty and both student and staff numbers are growing. Our staff come from over 45 countries and around 56% of our students are from outside the UK.

The study of Physics at King's dates back to the foundation of the College in 1829. The Department is currently undergoing significant growth with substantial investment in new appointments, research infrastructure and laboratory space refurbishment. We offer a range of BSc (three-year) and MSci (four-year) undergraduate courses as well as MSc and PhD programmes.

This post will be offered on an a fixed-term contract for 18 months

This is a full-time post - 100% full time equivalent

Key responsibilities

Develop high quality research in the field of single protein mechanics and single bond mechanochemistry
Contribute to publications arising from this project
Contribute fully to developing and enhancing the research profile of the Department, Faculty, and University, including establishing a track record of highquality publications
Use new research techniques and methods
Identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio
The above list of responsibilities may not be exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks and responsibilities as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post._

Skills, knowledge, and experience

Essential criteria

Hold a PhD in Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biophysics, Physics or equivalent
Experience with single molecule nanomechanical experiments (AFM/Magnetic Tweezers/Optical Tweezers)
Understanding of the fundamental principles of chemical reactivity
Programming skills
Experience with instrument development
Experience in student supervision
Experience in grant writing and project design

Desirable criteria