英国医学研究委员会剑桥分子生物学实验室博士

Employer: MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Website: http://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk
Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: June 22, 2011
Expires: July 20, 2011
Jobs by tag(s): mrc laboratory of molecular biology postdoctoral scientist Cambridge united kingdom molecular biology genetics and genomics biological sciences physiology chemistry
Requisition number: IRC23870
job description
Cambridge

Postdoctoral Scientist
£26,022 to £27,623 per annum

Applications are invited for a three year Postdoctoral Scientist in the laboratory of Dr K.J Patel at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (http://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/groups/kjp/). The postholder will be involved in a programme of research that aims to uncover the molecular function of the Fanconi anaemia (FA) tumour suppressor pathway. The project builds on recent published work from this laboratory that involves using model organisms to elucidate sources of endogenous DNA damage (Xhang et al PLOS Genetics. 5 (9), Crossan et al Nature Genetics 43:147-52, Langevin et al Nature in press).

Candidates should have a PhD in a biological subject or due to complete doctoral studies within six months of applying. We are particularly interested in applicants with a strong interest in genetic physiology, chemistry of nucleic of acids and metabolism, or/and previous experience with model organisms such as mice or dictyostelium.

Informal inquiries are strongly encouraged and should be directed to KJ Patel by email: kjp@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk

You will be awarded a three year Career Development Fellowship. This is a training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline.

Your salary will be supported by 30 days annual leave entitlement, an optional MRC final salary pension scheme and excellent on-site sports and social facilities.

Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC23870.

Closing date: 20th July 2011

Interview date: Week commencing 1st August 2011

Final appointments will be subject to a pre employment screening

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer