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Research Fellow in Structural Molecular Virology, Faculty of Biological Sciences

Research Fellow in Structural Molecular Virology, Faculty of Biological Sciences

Salary: Grade 7 (£39,105 - £46,485 p.a.)

This role will be based on the university campus. We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you an ambitious researcher looking for your next challenge? Do you have a background in structural biology? Do you want to further your career in one of the UKs leading research intensive Universities?

Enteroviruses cause a range of diseases and emerging enteroviruses are of global concern. The applicant will be joining our NIH-funded research project to investigate the molecular mechanism of enterovirus (EV) VP0 cleavage. We are applying a combination of bioinformatic, structural and evolutionary approaches to clarify the molecular mechanism of EV maturation. 

This project will involve using structural approaches to determine the functional role of critical residues and capsid reorganisation in the cleavage event. Specifically, the successful candidate will generate cryo-EM structures of EV mutants using techniques such as immunocapture.

Salary Requirements of the Skilled Worker Visa Route 

Please note that this post may be suitable for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route but first-time applicants might need to qualify for salary concessions. For more information please visit: www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.

For research and academic posts, we will consider eligibility under the Global Talent visa. For more information please visit: https://www.gov.uk/global-talent

What we offer in return

    26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!

    Generous pension scheme plus life assurance– the University contributes 14.5% of salary

    Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.

    Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.

    Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!  

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:

Nicola Stonehouse, Professor in Molecular Virology

Email: n.j.stonehouse@leeds.ac.uk

David Rowlands, Emeritus Professor of Molecular Virology

Email: d.j.rowlands@leeds.ac.uk

Natalie Kingston, Research Fellow in Virology

Email: n.kingston@leeds.a


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Job Details
Location
Leeds - Main Campus
Faculty/Service
Faculty of Biological Sciences
School/Institute
School of Molecular & Cellular Biology
Category
Research
Grade
Grade 7
Salary
£39,105 to £46,485 per annum
Working Time
100%
Post Type
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term (Available on a fixed-term basis for up to 12 months (to complete time specific limited work))
Release Date
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Closing Date
Wednesday 19 March 2025
Reference
FBSMB1298
Downloads
Candidate Brief (PDF)
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