Research Fellow: Amyloid Polymorphism & Disease Mechanisms

University of Leeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK seeks a talented postdoctoral researcher for an exciting opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team investigating amyloid polymorphism related to diseases such as type-2 diabetes and Parkinson's. The candidate should have a PhD close to completion in biochemistry or related fields, with substantial experience in biochemical methods and fluorescence techniques. This position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday, pension options, and access to wellness facilities.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus approx. 16 Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme

Discounted gym membership

Access to childcare and shopping discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive experience using biochemical, biophysical, and cell biological methods.
• Close to completing a PhD in a relevant field.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how proteins aggregate into amyloid fibrils.
• Develop approaches to track fibril polymorphism.
• Analyze fibrils extracted from murine and patient samples.

Skills

Biochemistry

Biophysics

Cell Biology

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Cell Biology or related discipline

Tools

Fluorescence methods

Job description

A prestigious university in the UK seeks a talented postdoctoral researcher for an exciting opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team investigating amyloid polymorphism related to diseases such as type-2 diabetes and Parkinson's. The candidate should have a PhD close to completion in biochemistry or related fields, with substantial experience in biochemical methods and fluorescence techniques. This position offers competitive benefits including generous holiday, pension options, and access to wellness facilities.