Posted on behalf of Lydia Tabernero (so replies to me will get ignored ;-) POSTDOCTORAL POSITION IN PROTEIN CRYSTALLOGRAPHY
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to work on the structure determination of regulatory protein complexes critical in cell signaling pathways. This exciting project is aimed to understand the molecular basis for specific substrate recognition by protein tyrosine phosphatases that are involved in regulation of cell proliferation and growth. A better understanding of their molecular interactions with their partners, together with bioinformatics analyses will set the foundation for the rational design of novel inhibitors.This project is part of a multidisciplinary Marie Curie research training network funded by the EU-FP6 (www.ptpnet.ich.ucl.ac.uk).Postdocs will be expected to carry out novel research that contributes new knowledge to the field. They may also work for short periods in other Network laboratories, to obtain experience in other disciplines and techniques. They will have opportunities to collaborate widely and to present their work to other Network scientists at regular meetings. This post offers an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic research team in the Structural Biology group of the Faculty of Life Sciences that benefits from its superb multidisciplinary facilities and environment as well as from a highly friendly working atmosphere. The Faculty provides a stimulating and interactive environment for research staff, where a career development advisory programme is offered. Suitable candidates will have a strong background in protein crystallography and biochemistry. Good programming skills and experience with MySQL, Perl will be a plus. The position is available from 1st April 2009, and for up to 18 months. Candidates must be EU citizens (other eligibility criteria apply). Enquiries should be made to: Dr. Lydia Tabernero Michael Smith Building Faculty of Life Sciences University of Manchester Tel: 0161 275 7794 email: lydia.tabern...@manchester.ac.uk www.ls.manchester.ac.uk/research/themes/structuralbiology/ www.ls.manchester.ac.uk/research/themes/molecularcancerstudies/ -- *********************************************************************** * * * Dr. Martyn Winn * * * * STFC Daresbury Laboratory, Daresbury, Warrington, WA4 4AD, U.K. * * Tel: +44 1925 603455 E-mail: martyn.w...@stfc.ac.uk * * Fax: +44 1925 603825 Skype name: martyn.winn * * URL: http://www.ccp4.ac.uk/martyn/ * ***********************************************************************