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Postdoctoral Scientist: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Postdoctoral Scientist – Structural biology – IRC200077
Starting Salary £27,729 – £30,486
Band Salary £27,084 – £32,324
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge UK

We seek to appoint a postdoctoral scientist to the Division of Structural Studies to undertake single particle electron cryo-microscopy (cryo-EM) analysis of multi-subunit complexes related to regulation of the cell cycle with specific reference to mitosis and cytokinesis. This is a position funded by Cancer Research UK for 2 years and is located at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, UK within the group of David Barford.

The project would suit a highly motivated and committed scientist interested in molecular mechanisms of the cell cycle and cancer biology. For further information, please visit:
http://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/group-leaders/a-to-g/david-barford/

The successful applicant will hold at least a PhD (or equivalent) in a biological/physical science. Experience with either single particle electron microscopy or protein crystallography is essential.
The post is available from 1st September 2015.

Informal enquires may be made to David Barford (dbarford@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk)

Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services Ltd; to apply please visit our job board at http://topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc200077_5587.aspx and upload your CV along with a covering letter stating why you are applying for this role (when saving your documents please include the IRC number in the file name). If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 01793 867000 quoting reference IRC200077.

Closing date: 26 August 2015

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening
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Job details

Employer:Medical Research Council

Website:http://www2.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk/

Location:Cambridge, United Kingdom

Expires:August 26, 2015

Job type:Postdoctoral

Salary:Unspecified

Qualifications:Postgraduate - Doctorate/PhD

Employment type:Contract

Job hours:Full-time