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Dear All,
The following postdoc position is posted on behalf of Bill Hunter. All enquiries should be made to [log in to unmask].
Reference Number: LS0037
Job Title: Postdoctoral
Research Assistant
College: College of Life
Sciences
School/Directorate: Life Sciences
Research
Division: Biological
Chemistry and Drug Discovery
Grade: Grade 7
(£28,983 - £35,646)
Job Category: Research
Closing Date: 11 February
2011
Summary of Job Purpose and
Principal Duties
An enthusiastic,
highly motivated individual is 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 is funded by a Wellcome Trust programme grant to Bill Hunter
and to be held in a world-class interdisciplinary centre. The position is
available for two years.
The
successful candidates 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.
Summary of Skills, Experience and
Qualifications
Applicants
are expected to have experience in protein crystallography, molecular biology,
biochemistry or chemical crystallography. Experience in production of proteins
in eukaryotic systems or in enzyme assay methods would be particularly welcome.
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.
Division / College Information
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.
Additional Information
Informal
enquiries may be made to Prof Bill Hunter, tel: (01382) 385745 or e-mail: [log in to unmask].
How to Apply
To apply
on-line please visit: www.dundee.ac.uk/jobs. If you are unable to apply on-line
please contact Human Resources on (01382) 386209 (answering machine) for an
application pack. Please quote reference
number LS0037.
The University of Dundee is a Scottish Registered Charity, No. SC015096.