Postdoctoral Scientist : Cambridge, CB2 0QH , UK Employer: Medical Research Council Website: http://www.mrc.ac.uk Location: Cambridge, CB2 0QH , UK Type: Postdoctoral Posted: October 03, 2011 Expires: November 09, 2011 Jobs by tag(s): medical research council Cambridge postdoctoral chemical synthetic biology Requisition number: IRC33038
job description
Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge
Postdoctoral Scientist £26,022 to £27,623 per annum
We are looking to recruit a postdoctoral scientist to join the new Centre for Chemical & Synthetic Biology: Applications of genetic code expansion to understanding biological processes. For recent examples see: A Gautier et al. J. Am Chem. Soc. 2010, H. Neumann et al. Mol. Cell.2009, & Neumann et al Nature 2010.
You should have a PhD in a biological or physical science (or due to complete doctoral studies within six months of applying), experience with biological methods, and may have worked with model organisms, have experience in mammalian cell biology, biological imaging technologies, directed evolution or biochemistry.
The successful candidate will be awarded a 2 year Career Development Fellowship, this is a training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline.
Your salary will be supported by a 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 IRC33038
Closing date: 9th November 2011
Final appointments will be subject to a pre employment screening The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer