英国牛津大学招聘三名博士后

2 x Postoctoral Research Scientists 1 x Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist : Oxford, United Kingdom

Postdoctoral Research Scientists
One Senior fixed term post (Grade 8): £37,756 to £45,053
Up to two fixed term posts (Grade 6/7): £26,264 to £31,664/£29,837 to £36,661

Applications are invited for up to three postdoctoral research associates, one at senior level, to work under the supervision of Professor Dame Kay Davies, FRS on a research project related to the development of effective therapies for the X-linked neuromuscular disease Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). The project seeks to optimise small molecules that modulate the expression of utrophin; the autosomal homologue of dystrophin and is being carried out in collaboration with the Chemistry Research Laboratory, University of Oxford and the Oxford spin-out company, Summit plc (www.summitplc.com). The responsibilities will include assessment of the efficacy in vitro and in vivo of small molecule utrophin modulators using various molecular analyses of gene expression methodologies (e.g. RT-PCR, qPCR, protein characterisation and microarray) in addition to developing novel biomarkers of disease progression using protein and miRNA expression profiles.

You will have a doctoral degree (or equivalent) in a relevant area of research ideally with industrial experience working in a drug discovery environment, coupled with a demonstrable interest in muscle biology. You will have relevant experience in molecular and cellular biology techniques, excellent organizational skills and the ability to keep meticulous records, and an ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary research team.

One post is funded by the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign UK and the other two by Summit plc. The posts are offered for one year in the first instance, extendable for up to a further two years. You will be based in the Oxford Centre for Gene Function, Department of Physiology, Anatomy and Genetics, University of Oxford, Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3QB.

An appointment at a grade 6 (£26,264 to £31,664) may be considered for a suitable candidate holding a Master’s degree or equivalent. An appropriate adjustment in the duties would be made in such a case.

For further details and to apply for the posts, please visit:

Senior Postdoctoral Research Scientist:
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=112460

or

Postdoctoral Research Scientist (x 2 posts):
https://www.recruit.ox.ac.uk/pls/hrisliverecruit/erq_jobspec_version_4.jobspec?p_id=112472

The closing date for applications is Midday on Thursday 17th April 2014.

Interviews are expected to be held in week commencing 5th May 2014.

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