Postdoctoral position You are invited to apply for a postdoctoral position based at the Centre for Biomolecular Sciences, University of Nottingham. We will investigate the structure and function of a human ciliary protein that has been linked to ciliopathies, a class of human genetic disorders affecting this important sensory organelle. You will use a combination of structural biology techniques in conjunction with biochemical and biophysical methods to investigate the protein and its interaction with binding partners to better understand its role in ciliary trafficking and signal transduction. Initial crystallisation conditions are available for further optimisation.
The successful candidate will be based in the University's purpose-built multidisciplinary Centre for Biomolecular Sciences on University Park campus equipped with state of the art instrumentation and benefiting from a diverse and stimulating research environment. Candidates should hold a PhD in protein crystallography and have a good working knowledge of molecular biology techniques, protein expression, purification and biochemistry. Experience in cell culture techniques, the study of molecular interactions and writing scientific research papers would be advantageous. Candidates should be highly motivated, adaptable and dedicated individuals with good verbal and written communication skills, a creative approach to problem solving and a strong desire to understand the molecular basis of cellular processes. This post will be offered on a full time, fixed term contract for a period of 3 years (£27,854 - £31,331 per annum, depending on skills and experience). Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dr Ingrid Dreveny (ingrid.drev...@nottingham.ac.uk<mailto:ingrid.drev...@nottingham.ac.uk>). Please note that applications sent directly to this Email address cannot be accepted. For more details and/or to apply online please access: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/Jobs/CurrentVacancies/ref/SCI1274. Please quote ref. SCI/1274. Closing date: 4 June 2013. Ingrid Dreveny, Centre for Biomolecular Sciences, University of Nottingham, University Park Nottingham, NG7 2RD, UK Tel: +44 01158468015 Fax: +44 01158468002 http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/pharmacy/research/mcsb/structuralbiology/index.aspx This message and any attachment are intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to me, and immediately delete it. Please do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. Any views or opinions expressed by the author of this email do not necessarily reflect the views of the University of Nottingham. This message has been checked for viruses but the contents of an attachment may still contain software viruses which could damage your computer system: you are advised to perform your own checks. Email communications with the University of Nottingham may be monitored as permitted by UK legislation.
