We seek to recruit an outstanding postdoctoral scientist with strong
interest in Structural Biology/Structural Enzymology.
The main goal of this project is to illuminate the chemistry of
cobalamin biosynthesis in molecular and mechanistic detail exploiting
our recent discovery that several of the biosynthetic enzymes trap
their products. We want to understand how intermediates in the
biosynthetic pathway are passed from one enzyme to the next. We shall
do this using a combination of structural, biochemical, biophysical
and genetic approaches.
This is a four-year, full time position, funded by the BBSRC, starting
in November 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary is in
the range of £30,350 - £33,794 per annum and is inclusive of London
allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit
pension scheme and an interest?free season ticket loan.
The successful candidates will hold a PhD in Structural
Biology/Biochemistry or have equivalent experience and will have
experience in producing and purifying proteins. A significant
publication record would be an advantage.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in
the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act
2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued
leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.
Informal enquiries can be made to Professor Richard W Pickersgill
(r.w.pickersg...@qmul.ac.uk or 020-7882-8444).
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the Human
Resources website on: http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies. For further
information about the School, please see http://www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk.
Complete application forms must not be sent directly to Prof
Pickersgill but should be returned, together with a copy of your CV,
to Ms Sunita Devi-Paul, School of Biological & Chemical Sciences,
Queen Mary, University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS, or by
e-mail: sbcs-vacanc...@qmul.ac.uk. Please quote reference number
11226/NL.
The closing date for applications is 13 October 2011 at 4.00pm.
Richard W Pickersgill
Professor of Structural Biology
School of Biological and Chemical Sciences
Queen Mary University of London
London E1 4NS
England
Telephone 02078828444
