英国帕特森癌症研究所招收DNA方向博士后
Paterson Institute for Cancer Research
Postdoctoral Scientists – DNA Damage Group – 2 Posts
Reference Number: PI/12/42
£28,500 – £38,000
3 year fixed term positions
The Paterson Institute for Cancer Research, an Institute of The University of Manchester, is a world-leading centre for excellence in cancer research. The Institute is core funded by Cancer Research UK, the largest independent cancer research organisation in the world. Our aim is to understand the fundamental basis of cancer and apply that knowledge to developing new treatment strategies for cancer patients. Our advanced research programmes spans a spectrum of cancer research, from the molecular and cellular basis of cancer through to drug discovery, translational research and clinical trials. The Institute has outstanding laboratory facilities and exceptional core services, including next generation sequencing, microarrays, confocal microscopy, bioinformatics, histology and mass-spectrometry. We are situated in Manchester, England, a vibrant and dynamic city that is surrounded by beautiful countryside and has excellent transport links both nationally and internationally.
Two postdoctoral scientist positions are available for ambitions scientists to join the DNA Damage Response group led by Dr I Ahel.
Project 1: is to study structure and function of DNA repair enzymes (Ahel et al, Nature, 2008; Slade et al, Nature, 2011). You will have a PhD in biochemistry, cell biology or genetics and experience in protein expression and purification.
Project 2: is to work on a project to characterise the cellular function and regulation of a novel DNA repair enzyme (Ahel et al, Nature, 2008). You will have a PhD in cell biology or biochemistry and have experience in cell biology techniques and expertise in vertebrate cell culture techniques.
For information on the DNA Damage Response group please visit www.paterson.man.ac.uk/dnadamage
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Ivan Ahel at iahel@picr.man.ac.uk
To apply for these position please visit our website www.paterson.man.ac.uk For applicants who are unable to download this information please contact the HR Department on 0161 446 3231, email jobs@picr.man.ac.uk to have this information sent by post.
Closing date: 10th September 2012.
