About Us
King’s College London has one of the UK’s best Physics Departments with the QS World University Rankings placing us in the top 10 universities in the country.
Our research-intensive department houses internationally renowned scientists working across diverse and interdisciplinary fields, including biological physics and soft matter, photonics and nanotechnology, the theory and simulation of condensed matter, theoretical particle physics and cosmology; and experimental particle and astroparticle physics.
About the role
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced researcher, holding a PhD in biophysics, biochemistry or related disciplines that has experience and is interested in different aspects of single molecule mechanobiology. The candidate will work with single molecule AFM and magnetic tweezers to study the nanomechanical properties of cell-cell junction proteins.
The project is funded by a BBSRC sLOLA programme. The project will be developed between the Francis Crick Institute and the Department of Physics at King’s College London.
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 investments 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.
Key responsibilities
* Develop high quality research in the field of mechanobiology.
* 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 high-quality publications.
* Use new research techniques and methods.
* Identify areas for research, develop new research methods and extend the research portfolio.
This is a full-time post (35 hours per week), and you will be offered a fixed-term contract, start date - (subject to lab refurbishment completion) until 31/03/2026.
Contact details: Sergi Garcia-Manyes. sergi.garcia-manyes@kcl.ac.uk
Closing date: 18 February 2025.
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