[3dem] One Fully funded PhD position in Structural biology/ Cryo-EM/ AMR available at Leicester Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology, University of Leicester, UK

[abhinav kv]

Dear colleagues,

*One fully funded PhD position *(under the MRC AIM DTP program) is
available within the lab of Dr. Abhinav KV (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.akv-lab.com/__;!!Mih3wA!Gfu-G2nEJA-vOu1rl3PzQWBb0q6PhFMsrGHEpM64hfMWEq5oFiY4IbRjxExBvtdaataBuRXAeTZXEXHB21vIuw$ ) at
the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology (MCB) and Leicester Institute
of Structural and Chemical Biology (LISCB), University of Leicester, UK to
carry out structural studies on membrane protein complexes involved in
microbial persistence in *Staphylococcus aureus. *



*Information on this project can be found here:*

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/funded-opportunities/mrc-aim-dtp__;!!Mih3wA!Gfu-G2nEJA-vOu1rl3PzQWBb0q6PhFMsrGHEpM64hfMWEq5oFiY4IbRjxExBvtdaataBuRXAeTZXEXFx8h_IKA$ 



*About Us: *

The AKV-lab (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.akv-lab.com/__;!!Mih3wA!Gfu-G2nEJA-vOu1rl3PzQWBb0q6PhFMsrGHEpM64hfMWEq5oFiY4IbRjxExBvtdaataBuRXAeTZXEXHB21vIuw$ ) is based at MCB and LISCB within
University of Leicester (UoL), UK campus. The campus offers support for
international students and a vibrant international network. For these
interdisciplinary projects, we offer a vibrant interdisciplinary research
environment and access to world-class research facilities for biochemistry,
microbiology, biophysics, structural biology and cryo-EM. It welcomes
candidates passionate about structural biology, biochemistry, protein
structure-function, host-pathogen interactions, microbiology and infectious
diseases. You will learn molecular cloning, advanced membrane-protein
purification techniques and *in-vitro* structural determination of membrane
protein complexes using cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM). The projects
utilize a multipronged approach involving techniques in biophysics,
cross-linking mass-spectrometry, crystallography/cryo-EM, integrative
structural biology, microbiology and live-cell imaging to address the
scientific questions. Access to LISCB's X-ray facility and the cutting-edge
microscopy infrastructure including state-of-the-art Titan Krios 300 keV
microscope enhances this opportunity. We collaborate closely with members
of the Division of Genetics, Genomics and Cancer Sciences (GGB), University
of Leicester on this project.



*Eligibility: *

·       A Masters (M. Sc., M. S., M. Tech) or a Bachelors (B.Sc., B. S., B.
Tech) degree in:

        Biochemistry, Molecular biology, Microbiology, Biotechnology,
Bioinformatics or related disciplines

·       Acquired previous experience working in a wet lab and excellent
command of written and spoken English.

·       Experience in recombinant protein
expression/purification/structural biology (not required but preferable).

·       A strong motivation in pursuing biological questions and
determination to actively contribute in establishing new research
directions; strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.



*Position details:*

This position is funded for 4 years with a start date of August 2026. This
position is open for both UK as well as international students. Successful
candidates may get a full tuition-fee waiver and an annual stipend for
sustenance from MRC and University of Leicester, UK. The last date of
application is *9th January 2026*.



*How to apply: *Applicants will need to apply via the UoL website and more
details on the application process can be found at:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://le.ac.uk/study/research-degrees/funded-opportunities/mrc-aim-dtp__;!!Mih3wA!Gfu-G2nEJA-vOu1rl3PzQWBb0q6PhFMsrGHEpM64hfMWEq5oFiY4IbRjxExBvtdaataBuRXAeTZXEXFx8h_IKA$ 



You can also visit the* MRC AIM website (*https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://more.bham.ac.uk/mrc-aim/__;!!Mih3wA!Gfu-G2nEJA-vOu1rl3PzQWBb0q6PhFMsrGHEpM64hfMWEq5oFiY4IbRjxExBvtdaataBuRXAeTZXEXEHLCa-Gg$ )
for more details.



To know more, visit our website: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.akv-lab.com/__;!!Mih3wA!Gfu-G2nEJA-vOu1rl3PzQWBb0q6PhFMsrGHEpM64hfMWEq5oFiY4IbRjxExBvtdaataBuRXAeTZXEXHB21vIuw$ . We are based at
the Leicester Institute of Structural and Chemical Biology, University of
Leicester, UK:
https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://le.ac.uk/research/institutes/structural-chemical-biology__;!!Mih3wA!Gfu-G2nEJA-vOu1rl3PzQWBb0q6PhFMsrGHEpM64hfMWEq5oFiY4IbRjxExBvtdaataBuRXAeTZXEXELBbJw1A$ .



For informal enquiries, contact Dr. Abhinav KV, MCB & LISCB, University of
Leicester: akv10 at leicester.ac.uk.


Please share this announcement within your institutions or forward it to
anyone who might be interested.




Regards,

Abhinav.
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