Postdoctoral Position, Protein Biogenesis, Medical Research Council, UK

Postdoctoral Position, Protein Biogenesis, Medical Research Council, UK
July 6, 2011 by info
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Postdoctoral Position, Protein Biogenesis, Medical Research Council, UK

Postdoctoral Scientist : Cambridge, Britain

Employer: Medical Research Council

Website: http://www.mrc.ac.uk

Location: Cambridge, Britain

Type: Postdoctoral

Expires: July 26, 2011

Laboratory of Molecular Biology
Postdoctoral Scientist ?Cambridge? £26,022 to £27,623 per annum

A postdoctoral scientist is required to join Dr. Ramanujan Hegde’s research programme on protein biogenesis at the ER. You will be involved in mechanistic studies of protein translocation across or insertion into the ER membrane. The primary approach will be biochemical dissection and reconstitution, but will also involve cell biological analysis and possibly imaging as part of an interdisciplinary and interactive group.

You should have (or anticipate obtaining within 6 months) a PhD in a biological subject with experience in the general field of protein trafficking. Extensive familiarity with biochemical dissection of complex pathways would be highly beneficial. Significant publications in these areas are an advantage.

The successful candidate will be awarded a three year Career Development Fellowship. This is a training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed her or his doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline

Your salary is supported by 30 days’ annual leave entitlement, an optional MRC final salary pension scheme and excellent on site sports and social facilities.

Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC24653.

Closing date: 26th July 2011

Final appointments will be subject to a pre employment screening?The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer

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