Dear BB, We have a opening for a post-doctoral scientist at the Research Complex at Harwell.
IRC157933: Post-Doctoral Research Scientist (Fixed Term until 28/02/2016) Salary: £27,084 - £32,324 per annum Research Complex at Harwell We are looking for an individual who can help us with the delivery of high quality original research on the structure and function of proteins and protein-DNA complexes involved in the resolution of Holliday junctions and other branched DNA structures. The sucessful candidate would be expected to: * Perform high quality research on the structural biology of Holliday junction resolution, including production and purification of proteins and DNA, crystallisation and crystal structure determination of protein-DNA complexes and the use of other biophysical techniques such as small angle X-ray and neutron scattering, electron microscopy etc. as required. * Be an active member of the Holliday junction research group and contribute to group meetings, formulation of research strategies etc. * Write and publishing research papers on the results of the work and also presenting the results of the work at conferences. The appointment is based at the Research Complex at Harwell (RCaH), a state-of-the-art multidisciplinary laboratory that provides facilities for researchers to undertake new and cutting edge scientific research in both life and physical sciences and the interface between them. More information is available at www.rc-harwell.ac.uk<http://www.rc-harwell.ac.uk/> To join us you will need: * A PhD in Biochemistry, a biological or physical science subject or equivalent. * Laboratory experience carrying out original research in structural and / or molecular biology. * PhD or post-doctoral experience in protein purification, crystallisation or structure determination. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written). * Ability to communicate research results, including presentations at conferences and publication of original papers. * Familiarity with software packages for protein structure analysis and molecular graphics. * The ability to generate ideas, analyse options, prioritise and make effective decisions. We are looking for a flexible individual who can adapt to need and circumstance and is ready for a challenge. Benefits include generous holiday entitlement and an excellent contributory final salary pension scheme. For an informal discussion about the role please contact [email protected]. Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services; to apply please visit our job board at www.topcareer.jobs<http://www.topcareer.jobs>, and upload your CV along with a Cover Letter (when saving your documents quote IRC157933 in the filename). 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 867000 and quote reference number IRC157933 when calling. Closing date: 28th September 2014 The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer Final appointments will be subject to a pre employment screening Dr Stephen Carr Research Complex at Harwell (RCaH) Rutherford Appleton Laboratory Harwell Oxford Didcot Oxon OX11 0FA United Kingdom Email [email protected] tel 01235 567717 This email and any attachments may contain confidential, copyright and or privileged material, and are for the use of the intended addressee only. If you are not the intended addressee or an authorized recipient of the addressee, please notify us of receipt by returning the e-mail and do not use, copy, retain, distribute or disclose the information in or attached to this email. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of the Research Complex at Harwell. There is no guarantee that this email or any attachments are free from viruses and we cannot accept liability for any damage which you may sustain as a result of software viruses which may be transmitted in or with the message. We use an electronic filing system. Please send electronic versions of documents, unless paper is specifically requested. This email may have a protective marking, for an explanation, please see: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/About/informationandstandards/documentmarking/index.htm.
