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Postdoctoral position GENETICS & MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (London, UK)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the laboratory of Dr
Christian Speck in the Institute of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of
Medicine at the Hammersmith Campus of Imperial College London
(http://www.specklab.com/).

Funded by the Wellcome Trust, we are looking for a postdoctoral fellow
to join a group of multi-disciplinary colleagues and collaborators to
investigate fundamental biological mechanisms in eukaryotic DNA
replication using innovative synthetic & chemical biology approaches.


The position is full-time for 3 years with the possibility for
extension and the salary range is £33,860 - £42,830 per annum.


A vital property of all living things is the ability to replicate
their DNA, allowing cells to pass on their genetic material from
parent to progeny. The successful candidate will address two crucial
questions in eukaryotic DNA replication: how the replicative helicase
becomes loaded onto DNA and how it becomes activated for DNA synthesis.


This post is suited to a highly motivated postdoc who is keen to work
as part of a team to address fundamental biological questions. The
candidate should have a PhD in the areas of
Biology/Genetics/Biochemistry, a strong publication record and
extensive expertise in cell cycle research, while a background in
yeast genetics or biochemistry would be useful. Experience in the
areas of DNA replication, cell cycle, DNA repair, the chromatin field,
and the broader area of genome stability would be an advantage, but is
not necessary.


By joining the group the candidate will not only work on high profile
research projects, but will be also mentored in successful grant
writing, networking and publishing. This will prepare the post holder
to make the next career move.


Please apply by sending your CV including 2 references along with a
cover letter, explaining your motivation and interest, to Christian
Speck (chris.speck@imperial.ac.uk).

Christian Speck
chris.speck@imperial.ac.uk
Imperial College London
London, UK

Ansprechpartner: Dr. Speck, chris.speck@imperial.ac.uk