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Employer: University of Exeter
Location: Exeter, South West England, United Kingdom
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: November 30, 2011
Expires: January 02, 2012
Requisition number: N40605
job description
Biosciences, College of Life and Environmental Sciences
Structural Biochemistry
Postdoctoral Research position (Ref: N40605)
Salary will be in the range £26,629 – £31,798 per annum dependent upon experience
Fixed Term contract for up to 2 Years
An opportunity has arisen for a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the laboratory of Dr Nic Harmer on a grant funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), available immediately. You will join an up and coming research group exploring the molecular fundamentals of the virulence of Burkholderia pseudomallei. This organism is a significant developing world pathogen and a potential bioterror agent. You will be investigating three novel virulence related proteins from this organism; and will use a range of techniques to elucidate their structure and function, and their contribution to B. pseudomallei infection.
This opportunity is suitable for those with a PhD in structural biology, biochemistry or molecular biology. Expertise in DNA cloning, protein expression and purification, and protein biochemistry will be essential. A strong background in structural biology, or experience in microbiology would also be very beneficial. You should be a confident, independent scientist with a broad knowledge of the discipline and contemporary research methods in biochemistry.
For further information please contact Dr Nicholas Harmer, (e-mail: N.J.Harmer@exeter.ac.uk) or telephone (01392) 725179.
To apply, please send your CV and covering letter with the contact details of three referees to Dr Nicholas Harmer, Lecturer in Structural Biochemistry, School of Biosciences, Biocatalysis Centre, The Henry Wellcome Building for Biocatalysis, University of Exeter, Stocker Road, Exeter, EX4 4QD (e-mail: N.J.Harmer@exeter.ac.uk) quoting the job reference N40605.
The closing date for completed applications is Monday 2nd January 2012. Interviews are likely to be held in the week commencing Monday 23rd January.
The University of Exeter is an equal opportunity employer and promotes diversity in its workforce and, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, is particularly keen to consider applications from groups currently underrepresented in the workforce.
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