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Cambridge

Postdoctoral Scientist
£26,022 to £28,178 per annum

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral scientist in the group of Dr Anne Bertolotti to work on an ongoing programme aimed at dissecting the mechanisms underlying the prion-like propagation of mutant SOD1 misfolding from cell to cell (see Munch and Bertolotti, 2010, J Mol Biol, 399, 512-25; Munch et al., 2011, Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A, 108, 3548-53; Munch and Bertolotti, 2011, Cell Cycle, 10; Tsaytler et al., 2011, Science, 332, 91-4; and also Wiseman and Kelly, 2011, Science, 332, 44-5).

Candidates should have a PhD and experience in Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related field with relevant publications (or due to complete doctoral studies within 6 months of applying).

The Laboratory of Molecular Biology provides a thriving environment for research in neuroscience and has state-of-the-art equipment.

Further information about the position may be obtained from Dr Anne Bertolotti – email: aberto@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk. Additional information about the Neurobiology Division and the Laboratory as a whole may be obtained at http://www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk

The successful candidate will be awarded an MRC Career Development Fellowship until 30th June 2014. This is a training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline.

Your salary will be 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 IRC28269.

Closing date: 29 September 2011

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