Postdoctoral Scientist | Structural Studies | Dr Andrew Carter | LMB 2733

Fixed term, 3 years

MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge, UK 

An opportunity is available for a postdoctoral researcher to work with Dr Andrew Carter to identify the connections between microtubule motors and their cargos. The project will be a collaboration with the lab of Emmanuel Derivery and will benefit from combining their expertise in multispectral imaging, together with the Carter group’s expertise in working with iNeurons and motor transport.  

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who is likely to thrive in a laboratory with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. The successful candidate should have a PhD in a relevant subject or due to complete PhD within 6 months and a desire to understand how microtubule motors dynein and kinesin can interact with many different cargos from viruses and RNAs to membrane organelles. 

This is a three-year training and development position suitable for you if you have recently completed your doctoral studies, or you are looking to move into a new research discipline and/or need to further develop your research skills. Working with our world class scientists you will be working in an Institute renowned for its excellent scientific facilities and high-quality research. 

Informal enquires can be made to cartera@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk 

The LMB has a collaborative working culture and state-of-the-art building on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. We have excellent public transport on site including the Cambridge South train station (a two-minute walk from the lab), cycle enclosures and on-site parking. We have a staff restaurant with roof terrace and access to a Campus nursery and sports and social facilities. You will be eligible to join our defined benefit pension scheme, a holiday entitlement of 40.5 days per annum (including bank holidays and privilege days) and a generous employee discount scheme. We are also committed to providing training and development opportunities including support towards role-related qualifications. Further information about the benefits available can be found at http://www.discover.ukri.org/benefits-of-working-at-ukri. 

The LMB is a world-class research institute within UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). UKRI is nine research councils, working together across all disciplines and sectors. More information can be found at www.ukri.org and https://mrclmb.ac.uk/. 

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If you are unable to apply online please contact us at recruit@mrclmb.ac.uk. 

Closing date: 13 September 2026 

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening. 

We actively support equality, diversity and inclusion in all our activities, processes and culture. We encourage applications from all sections of society. The LMB particularly welcomes women, minority ethnic and disabled candidates to apply for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role. You are very welcome to contact us for information about the application process and any adjustments you may require; recruit@mrclmb.ac.uk.