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Hello, Below is an advert I'm forwarding on from Birmingham. Wayne Fifteen Early Stage Researcher (ESR) positions and two Experienced Researcher (ER) positions are offered in the FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) METAFLUX – Metabolic Flux Analysis and Cancer. Some of these posts have not yet been filled and we are interviewing further candidates. METAFLUX is built on the hypothesis that cancer causes significant and mechanistically important changes to metabolic flux and that these can be used as diagnostic tools, to understand cellular pathways and their response to drug intervention, in vitro and in vivo. The specific objectives address this question by implementing and developing state-of-the-art technologies to measure and model metabolic flux in the context of cancer . Technologies include various analytical methodologies for in vivo and in vitro Metabolic Flux Analysis (MFA), NMR methods, with a strong focus on DNP-NMR, which radically increases the sensitivity of NMR experiments allowing in situ and in vivo measurements, PET (positron emission tomography), and mass spectrometry. Three groups will contribute in computational metabolic modeling and model-driven data analysis. Remaining openings are in DNP, metabolic flux analysis and in computational flux analysis. METAFLUX provides interdisciplinary experience in a consortium of 9 partners that ranges from in vivo via in vitro analyses to computational systems biology. METAFLUX also provides intersectoral experience by including several corporate partners. The training programme includes state-of-the-art training activities and network-wide courses, and larger workshops. The fellows will benefit from high quality research and training, including secondments in partner laboratories. We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals, to engage in the spirit of a dynamic interdisciplinary network. The METAFLUX Partners are: - The University of Birmingham, UK, Prof Ulrich Günther, 2 ESRs (NMR&DNP flux analysis) - The University of Cambridge, UK, Prof Kevin Brindle, 2 ERSs (DNP-MRI/PET flux analysis) - The Weizmann Institute, IL, Prof Lucio Frydman, 2 ESRs (DNP methods) - The Universitat of Barcelona, SP, Prof Marta Cascante, 2 ESRs (Mass spec and – computational flux modelling) - The Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne, SW, Prof Rolf Gruetter, 2 ESRs (DNP-MRI/PET flux analysis) - The Biological Research Center of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, HU, Dr Balázs Papp, 2 ESRs (Computational flux modelling) - Tel Aviv University, IL, Prof Eytan Ruppin (Computational flux modelling) - Oxford Instruments, UK, Dr A Sowerby, 1 ESR (DNP development, PhD in Birmingham) - BIOCRATES, AU, Dr Klaus Weinberger 2 ERs (Mass spec flux analysis) Benefits Candidates are paid according to MarieCurie standards, providing a generous employment contract along with further support for travel, research, training and career development. Fellowships for Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) are fundable for up to three-year periods and up to two years for Experienced Researchers (ERs). Please refer to the MarieCurie Web page for eligibility and remuneration details. Requirements Outstanding ESR and ER candidates must fulfil the MaireCurie eligibility criteria. For ESRs this requires a degree suitable for entry into a PhD programme. Please visit the MarieCurie Web site for details: http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/mariecurieactions/glossary_en.html [cordis.europa.eu] For citizens from non-EU countries specific immigration formalities and rules are in place. Equal consideration will be given to female and male applicants. Required Language Fluency in oral and written English is required How to apply Candidates should apply to individual ads by the Partner institutions or send their CV to Ulrich Günther at [log in to unmask] Please include a copy of your University degree and a list of courses taken, along with a cover letter outlining your specific qualifications, including contact information for at least two references and indicate your preferred post and willingness to be considered for other posts in the consortium. Applications will be passed on to Partners. -- HWB-NMR School of Cancer Sciences University of Birmingham Vincent Drive Birmingham B15 2TT United Kingdom Ph: +44 (0) 121 414 8368