UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

COLLEGE OF LIFE SCIENCES
DIVISION OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY AND DRUG DISCOVERY

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT
GRADE 7 (£26,666 - £32,796)

Enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals are sought to study key
enzymes of microbial pathogens to advance fundamental understanding of
the biosynthesis and inhibition of glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor
assembly in trypanosomatid parasites. The position are funded by a
Wellcome Trust programme grant to Bill Hunter and to be held in a
world-class interdisciplinary centre.

Applicants are expected to have experience in protein crystallography
or molecular biology, biochemistry or chemical crystallography.
Experience in production of proteins in eukaryotic systems or in enzyme
assay methods would be particularly welcome.

The position is available for two years in the first instance. The
level of appointment is flexible and will depend on experience and track
record. Applicants are expected to have, or to obtain shortly, a PhD in
a relevant subject.  Training, as required will be provided in a
supportive environment enabling researchers to extend their skills and
expertise.  Career progression is important and staff will be encouraged
to participate in a wide range of research, and in this the ability to
work well in a team will be critical.

The successful candidate will benefit from access to cutting edge
facilities in crystallography, biochemistry, cell biology, synthetic and
medicinal chemistry, parasitology, drug discovery, proteomic and other
core facilities. In addition to joining the Scottish Structural
Proteomics Facility, a highly successful cooperative with The University
of St. Andrews.

Informal enquiries may be made to Prof Bill Hunter, tel: (01382) 385745
or e-mail: [log in to unmask] (Please do not send applications to
this email address).

A few facts about The College of Life Sciences at Dundee:

●	The College of Life Sciences has over 720 research and support
staff from 54 countries and an annual research turnover in excess of £20
million. 
●	According to Thompson Scientific of Philadelphia, based on
citations per paper over the last 10 years, Dundee is the top University
in Europe in ‘Biology and Biochemistry’ and 2nd in Europe in
‘Molecular Biology and Genetics’. 
●	Dundee has twice been named ‘the best place to work in
Europe’ in a poll of scientists conducted by The Scientist
magazine.
●	The College of Life Sciences has been consistently rated
‘5-star’ (the highest rating) by the UK national Research
Assessment Exercise.

In addition to an excellent scientific environment Tayside offers an
affordable standard of living in an area of outstanding natural beauty
situated beside the sea and the highlands of Scotland.

Applications in the form of a CV and covering letter, including the
names and addresses of 3 referees, should be sent to
[log in to unmask] quoting LS/2150.  Alternatively,
please send 2 copies of your CV and covering letter to Human Resources,
College of Life Sciences, MSI/WTB/JBC Complex, University of Dundee, DD1
5EH.

Applicants will only be contacted if invited for interview. 

Closing date:  18 April 2008

The University of Dundee is committed to equal opportunities and
welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

www.jobs.dundee.ac.uk



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Dr Paul K. Fyfe
Division of Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery
College of Life Sciences
MSI/WTB Complex
University of Dundee
Dow Street
Dundee DD1 5EH
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