UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE COLLEGE OF LIFE SCIENCES DIVISION OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY AND DRUG DISCOVERY
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSISTANT GRADE 7 (£26,666 - £32,796) Enthusiastic, highly motivated individuals are sought to study key enzymes of microbial pathogens to advance fundamental understanding of the biosynthesis and inhibition of glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchor assembly in trypanosomatid parasites. The position are funded by a Wellcome Trust programme grant to Bill Hunter and to be held in a world-class interdisciplinary centre. Applicants are expected to have experience in protein crystallography or molecular biology, biochemistry or chemical crystallography. Experience in production of proteins in eukaryotic systems or in enzyme assay methods would be particularly welcome. The position is available for two years in the first instance. The level of appointment is flexible and will depend on experience and track record. Applicants are expected to have, or to obtain shortly, a PhD in a relevant subject. Training, as required will be provided in a supportive environment enabling researchers to extend their skills and expertise. Career progression is important and staff will be encouraged to participate in a wide range of research, and in this the ability to work well in a team will be critical. The successful candidate will benefit from access to cutting edge facilities in crystallography, biochemistry, cell biology, synthetic and medicinal chemistry, parasitology, drug discovery, proteomic and other core facilities. In addition to joining the Scottish Structural Proteomics Facility, a highly successful cooperative with The University of St. Andrews. Informal enquiries may be made to Prof Bill Hunter, tel: (01382) 385745 or e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Please do not send applications to this email address). A few facts about The College of Life Sciences at Dundee: ● The College of Life Sciences has over 720 research and support staff from 54 countries and an annual research turnover in excess of £20 million. ● According to Thompson Scientific of Philadelphia, based on citations per paper over the last 10 years, Dundee is the top University in Europe in ‘Biology and Biochemistry’ and 2nd in Europe in ‘Molecular Biology and Genetics’. ● Dundee has twice been named ‘the best place to work in Europe’ in a poll of scientists conducted by The Scientist magazine. ● The College of Life Sciences has been consistently rated ‘5-star’ (the highest rating) by the UK national Research Assessment Exercise. In addition to an excellent scientific environment Tayside offers an affordable standard of living in an area of outstanding natural beauty situated beside the sea and the highlands of Scotland. Applications in the form of a CV and covering letter, including the names and addresses of 3 referees, should be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED] quoting LS/2150. Alternatively, please send 2 copies of your CV and covering letter to Human Resources, College of Life Sciences, MSI/WTB/JBC Complex, University of Dundee, DD1 5EH. Applicants will only be contacted if invited for interview. Closing date: 18 April 2008 The University of Dundee is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. www.jobs.dundee.ac.uk ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr Paul K. Fyfe Division of Biological Chemistry and Drug Discovery College of Life Sciences MSI/WTB Complex University of Dundee Dow Street Dundee DD1 5EH ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
