University of Oxford - Nuffield Department of Medicine
Oxford, United Kingdom
We are seeking a Group Leader to lead the new IMP group. The Group Leader for this group will be an intellectual leader in the SGC who will pursue a research programme in the area of Integral Membrane Proteins structure and/or function studies, using technologies and studying families of proteins that are complementary to existing strengths within the SGC. You will report to and directly support the Chief Scientist of the SGC with scientific management, and will influence strategic policy within the overall framework of the SGC’s remit. Key performance indicators for this position are the publication of research discoveries in first rate peer-reviewed journals, presentation of work at national and international conferences and the application for and award of external funding to augment your research programme.
You should hold a relevant PhD (or equivalent) with an excellent academic track record and significant postdoctoral experience in academic or industrial laboratories. You will have significant experience in expressing and purifying membrane proteins for crystallisation and/or functional studies and experience with membrane protein structure and function studies, using electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography or free electron laser, NMR or other technologies to solve structures.
In addition, you will be able to independently plan and manage a research project, including a research budget. Excellent organisational, project management, prioritisation and team management skills are essential. In addition to a strong publication record, you will have excellent oral presentation and written communication skills including experience independently writing scientific reports and manuscripts.