Overview
You will join the laboratory of Professor Satyajit Mayor in the Centre for Mechanochemical Cell Biology, Biomedical Sciences Directorate at Warwick Medical School and work collaboratively to study the crosstalk between proteins and membrane lipid organisation using interdisciplinary approaches. The Mayor laboratory is one of the leading laboratories, working on understanding basic cellular mechanisms that govern chemical, biophysical and mechanical properties of the cell membrane. This project collaborates with Jay Groves (Department of Chemistry, UC Berkeley) and Madan Rao (National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bangalore, India) to understand non‑equilibrium processes in living cell membranes. We will study the crosstalk of proteins and lipids in health and disease, at the cross‑roads of cell biology, biochemistry, synthetic biology, imaging, biophysics and theory.
Responsibilities
Design and conduct experiments to investigate protein–lipid interactions and membrane biophysics. Use computer simulations and coding to model membrane dynamics. Lead and integrate multiple aspects of the project, including data collection, analysis, and documentation. Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners and communicate findings through publications and presentations.
About You
* Honours degree (or equivalent) and a PhD in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or a related field.
* Hands‑on experience in experimental biology, particularly membrane biophysics or single‑molecule biophysics.
* Proficiency in coding and experience with computer simulation packages.
* Strong scientific interest and evidence of published research on membrane dynamics or experimental biophysics.
* Excellent leadership, documentation, and communication skills to lead and integrate multiple parts of the project effectively.
* A self‑driven approach and the ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative efforts.
PhD Status
If you are near submission of your PhD, or have not yet had it conferred, any offers of employment will be made at Research Assistant level, at the highest spinal point of pay grade 5 (£34,610 per annum). Upon receipt of evidence confirming the successful award of your PhD, you will be promoted to Research Fellow, at the lowest spinal point of grade 6 (£35,608 per annum).
Benefits
* Attractive pension scheme.
* 30 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
* Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
* Onsite childcare facilities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Warwick is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful community where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities, and actively encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Safeguarding & DBS
Roles involving regulated activity are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at the appropriate level, in line with the DBS Code of Practice. The University will ensure that anyone subject to a barring order does not undertake any work with the barred group (children and/or adults). All employees, volunteers and partners are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding.
Rehabilitation of Ex‑Offenders
The University will not discriminate against applicants who disclose a conviction. Disclosures at application stage are only visible to the DBS team, not to hiring panels.
Right to Work in the UK
If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK and/or are seeking sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa, please follow the provided information about obtaining the right to work in the UK.
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