Research Fellow - School of Biosciences - 107914 - Grade 7

University of Birmingham
United Kingdom
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeGBP 36,636 - 46,049Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)Education: phdSkills: ["Analytical","Problem-solving","Scientific writing","Independent work","Collaboration"]

Conduct computational structural biology research within the School of Biosciences, integrating advanced molecular dynamics and enhanced-sampling methods to study membrane proteins, protein–ligand complexes, and macromolecular assemblies. Analyze and interpret simulation data alongside experimental structural and biophysical measurements (e.g., X-ray crystallography, NMR, cryo-EM, mass spectrometry). Contribute to research proposals and grant writing, disseminate findings through publications and presentations, and support student research.

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University of Birmingham
University of Birmingham
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Research Fellow - School of Biosciences - 107914 - Grade 7

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Job Summary

Conduct computational structural biology research within the School of Biosciences, integrating advanced molecular dynamics and enhanced-sampling methods to study membrane proteins, protein–ligand complexes, and macromolecular assemblies. Analyze and interpret simulation data alongside experimental structural and biophysical measurements (e.g., X-ray crystallography, NMR, cryo-EM, mass spectrometry). Contribute to research proposals and grant writing, disseminate findings through publications and presentations, and support student research.
Location: United Kingdom
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time · Permanent
Job Function: Research & Scientific (R&D)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Develop research objectives and proposals in computational structural biology for the hosting laboratory.
  • •Generate, analyze, and interpret computational data to explain biomolecular mechanisms alongside structural/biochemical/biophysical data.
  • •Apply advanced molecular dynamics techniques to investigate membrane proteins, protein-ligand complexes, and related assemblies.
  • •Integrate computational models with available experimental structural and biochemical data.
  • •Disseminate research via seminars, conferences, posters, and academic publications, including drafting manuscripts.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: GBP 36,636 - 46,049
Perks:Visa Support

Key Requirements

  • •PhD (or near completion) in Computational Structural Biology, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Computational Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, or a related discipline.
  • •Strong proficiency in computational studies of biomolecular systems.
  • •Expertise in structural and functional investigation of membrane proteins and/or protein-ligand complexes.
  • •Experience with molecular modelling, structural analysis, and computational biophysics or related computational methodologies.
  • •Ability to integrate computational approaches with experimental structural biology data and to develop/apply new computational methods or models.
Experience:ResearchComputational biologyStructural biologyBiophysics
Education:PhD / Doctorate
Skills:AnalyticalProblem-solvingScientific writingIndependent workCollaboration
Tech Stack:Molecular dynamicsEnhanced-samplingMetadynamicsAccelerated molecular dynamicsDimensionality reductionConformational landscape analysisMolecular modellingX-ray crystallographyNMR spectroscopyCryo-electron microscopyMass spectrometryBiophysical measurements

Company Brief

University of Birmingham
A major UK research university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a wide range of disciplines; known for research, teaching excellence, and international partnerships.
Industry: Higher Education
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 500M to 1B
Growth: Government & Public Sector
Funding: Government Funded
Headquarters: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Founded: 1900
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