Post-Doctoral Research Assistant in Biochemistry
Molecular Diagnostics and Thereputics
*University of Southampton*
*Location: *Highfield Campus
*Salary: * £27,578 to £33,884
Full Time Fixed Term
*Closing Date: * Tuesday 12 June 2012
*Interview Date: * To be confirmed
*Reference: *118112EB
The increase in bacterial resistance to antibiotic therapies has
resulted in an expanding demand for novel therapeutics. Identification
of new enzyme targets for the drug development pipeline is a particular
priority. This project will be based in a research group with expertise
in analysing enzyme structure and function including use of X-ray
crystallography and development of high throughput assays for inhibitor
discovery. The post, based in the Faculty of Natural and Environmental
Sciences, Chemistry, will involve evaluation of selected bacterial
enzymes as potential targets for antibacterial development, using a
combination of enzymology and X-ray crystallography. Excellent
facilities for protein structure analysis and for high throughput
chemical biology are available. The successful applicant will join a
highly active research team working in related areas.
It is desirable that applicants hold a PhD in chemical biology,
biochemistry or structural biology and a strong background in enzyme
biochemistry and/or protein X-ray crystallography.
The appointment is initially for 12 months, with the possibility of
renewal for a further 24 months. The proposed start date is July 2012 or
as soon as possible thereafter. Informal enquiries should be made in
the first instance to Dr Peter Roach (email: p...@soton.ac.uk
<mailto:p...@soton.ac.uk%20> tel: 023 8059 5919), Chemistry, University
of Southampton.
Your completed application should include (i) the application form; (ii)
your Curriculum Vitae; (iii) the names and addresses of two referees and
should be copied by email to Dr Roach. (Our online application process
will prompt you to include all the above).
The closing date for this position is 12 June 2012. Please apply online
through www.jobs.soton.ac.uk <http://www.jobs.soton.ac.uk/> or
alternatively telephone 023 8059 2750 for an application form. Please
quote reference number 118112EB on all correspondence.
Further details: We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and
welcome applications from all sections of the community. *Please note
that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated in
the job advert.*
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Dr. Peter L. Roach
Senior Lecturer in Chemical Biology
School of Chemistry
University of Southampton
Southampton SO17 1BJ, U.K.
Telephone 02380 595919
Email p...@soton.ac.uk
