Postdoctoral Research Assistants in Structural Biology

Crystallography, Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology

School of Science, Birkbeck College, London

Full time, fixed term appointment for up to five years (ref. 10309)

The School of Crystallography/Institute of Structural and Molecular Biology is seeking 2 Post-doctoral Research Assistants to carry out structural analysis of chaperone complexes and aggregates formed in protein misfolding diseases in the research group led by Professor Helen Saibil FRS. The project involves the application of cryo electron microscopy and tomography to structure of macromolecular assemblies in protein quality control. The research is funded by a Programme grant from the Wellcome Trust and involves collaboration with several internationally leading groups. Further details on the research group can be found at http://people.cryst.bbk.ac.uk/~ubcg16z/.

Applicants should have a PhD in Structural Biology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, or a related area, and relevant research publications.

Salary range will be from 33,501 to 38,376 pounds sterling per annum inclusive of London Allowance on Grade 7, initial salary will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.

Closing date for completed applications: 22 Nov 2009

For the full job description, see Job Description. Informal enquiries can be made to Helen Saibil at h.saibil@mail.cryst.bbk.ac.uk. To apply for this position please go to www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs and search using reference number 10309.

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