英国医学研究委员会招聘博士后

Postdoctoral Scientist : London, United Kingdom

Postdoctoral Scientist – IRC137353
Salary is from £29,155 per annum inclusive of London Allowance.

Division of Molecular Structure
Structural biology of protein ubiquitination

Situated in Mill Hill, North West London, NIMR is the largest MRC institute, supporting some 70 research groups and 500 bench scientists. The Institute provides excellent training for researchers in a multi-disciplinary environment and is equipped with state of the art facilities.
http://www.nimr.mrc.ac.uk/employment/

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral position in the Division of Molecular Structure in the group of Katrin Rittinger. The position is aimed at the structural and mechanistic characterisation of proteins that are part of the ubiquitin transfer cascade, with a focus on E3 ubiquitin ligases. In particular, we are interested in determining how different types of poly-ubiquitin chains are synthesized and how their linkage type determines specificity in signalling.

The successful candidate will have a PhD (or be in the final stages of completion) in biochemistry, biophysics or structural biology. Knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques and protein expression is essential. Previous experience in X-ray crystallography, enzyme kinetics and the use of biophysical techniques for the characterisation of protein complexes would be an advantage.
Applicants should be able to learn quickly, have an interest in collaborative work, be able to communicate scientific ideas effectively and have a proven publication record.

For more information on this position please contact Dr. Katrin Rittinger via e-mail katrin.rittinger@nimr.mrc.ac.uk.

In return for your talents, we offer a competitive salary, 30 days annual leave on appointment, a final salary pension scheme and flexible working hours.

Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services; candidates with a solid track record of academic achievements are encouraged to apply. Please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc137353_4312.aspx and upload your CV along with a letter of motivation, (when saving your documents quote reference IRC137353 in the filename.)

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 867000 and quote the reference number.

Closing date: 29th April 2014
The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Final appointments will be subject to a pre employment screening

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