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Postdoctoral Scientist : London NW7 1AA UK
Employer: Medical Research Council - NIMR
Website: http://www.nimr.mrc.ac.uk
Location: London NW7 1AA UK
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: September 01, 2011
Expires: September 29, 2011
Jobs by tag(s): postdoctoral scientist London molecular biology polycomb complexes chromatin biology protein production
Requisition number: IRC27039
 

 job description

Postdoctoral Scientist
Division of Molecular Structure

Project title: Structural and functional characterisation of polycomb complexes

We are offering a 3-year postdoctoral position to work on the structural and functional characterisation of polycomb complexes. The work will involve a combination of molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics and structural techniques to dissect the mechanisms by which polycomb complexes confer transcriptional repression of cell fate determination genes.

A relevant PhD or to be in the final stages of completing a PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, or cell biology is required for this role.

Candidates should have a background in chromatin biology and experience in protein production for structural studies. An established knowledge of nucleosome reconstitution and/or RNA re-folding for structural studies would be highly advantageous.

This is a 3 year MRC-funded Career Development Fellowship (CDF) which is a training and development position for junior post-doctoral scientists. The position would be based in the laboratory of Steven Gamblin in the Division of Molecular Structure at the MRC National Institute for Medical Research, London.

Contact Information:

Informal inquires should be addressed to Dr. Steven Gamblin via e-mail sgamblin@nimr.mr.ac.uk

Situated in Mill Hill, North West London, the MRC National Institute for Medical Research is the largest MRC institute, supporting some 70 research groups and 500 bench scientists. The Institute provides excellent training for researchers in a multi-disciplinary environment and is equipped with state of the art facilities, including genetic modification of mice, imaging, histology, and high throughput sequencing.

Salary range is from £27,513 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. MRC final salary Pension Scheme is available.

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 IRC27039.

Closing date: 29 September 2011

Interview date: 20 October 2011

The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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