The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research Drug Discovery Programme Glasgow UK
Scientist, Protein Crystallography Competitive Benefits Package The Beatson Drug Discovery Programme is an industry standard unit at the cutting edge of drug discovery. Exploiting the basic biology strengths within the Beatson Institute and wider Cancer Research UK network, the programme targets some of the most exciting and challenging cancer targets. Central to our strategy is Fragment-Based Drug Discovery methods and we use NMR and Surface Plasmon Resonance as primary tools for fragment-based hit identification. In addition, we also use X-Ray crystallography as a key component of our Structure-Based Drug Design approach towards discovering novel drug molecules. We are seeking a highly motivated and talented scientist who will participate in crystallisation and x-ray structure solution of key protein targets. You will be a protein crystallographer with some experience who may have recently completed a productive Ph.D. in structural biology. Experience in automated crystallisation methods, synchrotron data collection and the solving of small molecule-protein complex structures would be an advantage. The successful candidate will have a creative approach to problem solving, good interpersonal skills and be comfortable working in a dynamic environment. In return, you will receive a competitive benefits package commensurate with your skills and experience and find at the Beatson, an inspiring, supportive and creative atmosphere where your contribution really will make a difference. Applications with covering letter, CV and names of three referees should be sent to: Dr Christopher H Gray, Drug Discovery Programme, The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Bearsden, Glasgow, G61 1BD or by email to c.g...@beatson.gla.ac.uk Closing date for applications is August 2nd, 2013.
