We are seeking
to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Assistant with a strong interest in addressing fundamental mechanistic questions in cell biology, biochemistry and/or structural biology. You will join a dynamic and supportive research group led by Prof. Pedro Carvalho and will play an active role in shaping the direction of the project. The position would suit a well-trained, enthusiastic and self-motivated scientist interested in studying the molecular and mechanistic basis of ubiquitin-dependent protein degradation, with a particular emphasis on ERAD of membrane proteins. The project will involve the mechanistic dissection of protein quality control pathways, combining biochemical and cell-biological approaches, and, where appropriate, structural biology. You will be responsible for managing your own research project while contributing conceptually to the overall research programme. This includes coordinating multiple aspects of the work, refining working hypotheses in light of new data, and contributing ideas for new research directions.