Postdoctoral position at the University of Edinburgh

Date: 13 April 2012 21:45

Dear all,

A postdoctoral position is available in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology, University of Edinburgh, for combined
crystallographic and biochemical studies of microtubule associated proteins and molecular motors. The advert is
below and applications can be made online until May 14th.

Regards,

Julie Welburn

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the laboratory of Dr. Julie Welburn, funded by Cancer Research UK. The laboratory investigates fundamental mechanisms of chromosome segregation at the molecular and cellular level. The focus of our laboratory is the function and properties of microtubules in mitosis and how microtubule-binding proteins, motors and signaling molecules can utilize and modify the dynamics of microtubule subpopulations. Our laboratory is developing quantitative cell biology tools to define how chromosomes oscillate and how different populations of microtubules are regulated. We also use biochemical and structural approaches on mitotic molecular motor complexes, focusing on kinesin microtubule depolymerase family and other microtubule-associated proteins we have identified, to understand their contribution to the regulation of microtubule dynamics and chromosome segregation.

We are now looking for an enthusiastic and talented researcher to join our team investigating the molecular mechanisms that control microtubule-based processes in mitosis using structural biology. You should have, or will shortly obtain, a PhD in a relevant subject area and will have experience in crystallography/structural biology and/or biochemistry. An outstanding academic track record is essential and at least one first author publication in a prominent journal is expected.

Fixed Term: 2 Years

Salary Scale: £30,122 to £35,938 per annum

Please Quote Ref: 3015591   

Closing Date: 14 May 2012

 

Further details about the position and the application process can be found at:

http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.furtherdetails&vacancy_ref=3015591

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