PDRA job opportunity

From: Murray, James W
Date: 23 August 2011 15:48
Subject: [ccp4bb] PDRA job opportunity
To: CCP4BB@jiscmail.ac.uk


Dear all,

see below for a PDRA opportunity at Imperial college to work on the structural basis of Photosystem II assembly and repair.

James


http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/ADC906/research-associate/


Research Associate
Imperial College London - Faculty of Natural Sciences, Division of Molecular Biosciences

Salary: £31,300 - £39,920 per annum

We are seeking to appoint a Research Associate to investigate the roles of assembly factors involved in the assembly and repair of Photosystem II using biochemical and structural biology techniques. The successful applicant will be based within the Nixon group in the Department of Life Sciences at the South Kensington Campus of Imperial College London. The post holder will assist in scientific research into the mechanisms of assembly and repair of Photosystem II. You will be expected to produce independent and original research; submit publications to journals and assist with teaching and administration of the research group.

The successful applicant will hold a PhD degree in biochemistry, microbiology, structural biology or a related discipline, or an equivalent level of professional qualifications and experience. You will have experience of experimental design and statistical analysis. You must also be able to demonstrate research experience in a molecular biology/cyanobacterial microbiology environment and experience of standard molecular biology techniques. A successful track record in academic publications is essential. Experience of culturing cyanobacteria, protein purification, synchrotron X-ray data collection, X-ray crystallography and biological NMR are desirable.

You must be willing to travel to synchrotrons for X-ray data collection and be able to follow protocols and learn new techniques in a concise and skilled manner. You must also work autonomously and show initiative with research and be able to prioritise work in response to deadlines. The willingness to travel within the UK and abroad to conduct research and attend conferences is essential. You must be prepared to work unsociable hours as the work demands from time to time.

You must have strong written communication skills and the ability to write clearly and succinctly for publication. Advanced computer skills, including word-processing, spreadsheets, Internet are also essential. A flexible attitude towards work and the willingness to cooperate as part of a team as well as the ability to work independently and be open-minded and cooperative are essential. You must also have an enthusiastic approach to research, the ability to develop and apply new concepts, techniques and methods and a creative approach to problem solving. You must show initiative, be committed to meeting deadlines, maintaining and enhancing facilities and training others in their use.

This is a fixed term position and is funded by the BBSRC for up to three years.

Our preferred method of application is online via our website http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment (please select "Job Search" then enter the job title or vacancy reference number including spaces - NS 2011 147 KT into "Keywords"). Please complete and upload an application form as directed, attaching a curriculum vitae, a cover letter and the name and contact details of two referees. For informal enquiries please contact Professor Peter Nixon: p.nixon@imperial.ac.uk

Alternatively, If you are unable to apply online, please contact Richard Bowman by email r.bowman@imperial.ac.uk to request an application form.

Closing date: 19 September 2011

Committed to equality and valuing diversity. We are also an Athena Silver SWAN Award winner and a Stonewall Diversity Champion.


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Dr. James W. Murray
David Phillips Research  Fellow
Division of Molecular Biosciences
Imperial College, LONDON
Tel: +44 (0)20 759 48895