EC Marie Curie ITN Network 3 year PhD studentship in:
Single molecule imaging of the DNA Damage Response
We are seeking to appoint a PhD student in the field of single molecule
microscopy applied to imaging the DNA damage response (DDR). Understanding
the mechanism by which the cell maintains genome stability under stress is
not only key to providing new insights into cell mutation and
carcinogenesis, but also the development of tailored therapies and medical
interventions at the molecular level.
The University of Sussex UK led project aims to image DDR at the level of
single DNA and chromatin fibres in order to directly visualise the proteins
associated with sites of damage and stalled replication forks. As part of an
EU wide initial training network (ITN), the project provides an opportunity
for the successful candidate to engage in highly multidisciplinary research
using state-of-the-art laser microscopy, molecular immobilisation and
fluorescent protein tagging techniques. The training will involve the
development of ultra-sensitive detection for single molecule imaging and DNA
display techniques for fluorescence and scanning probe microscopy.
EU candidates (not UK) with a background in physics or physical chemistry or
biophysics and a strong interest in the application of laser spectroscopy,
optics and microscopy in the biosciences can seek further details from Dr.
Mark Osborne ([log in to unmask]) or Prof. Tony Carr
([log in to unmask]). (Please include a CV with your enquiry).
Application enquiries to Karen White (email: [log in to unmask]) or
online at
http://www.sussex.ac.uk/Units/publications/pgrad2009/applynow
Also advertised at
www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/92979-3-year-PhD-studentship-in-Single-molecule-imaging-of-the-DNA-Damage-Response
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