Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Cellular Microbiology
School of Biological Sciences
This appointment is full-time, fixed-term for 3 years and starts 1 November 2011 Grade 6 – £27,428 to £29,972 per annum
We seek to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join an inter-disciplinary research team working on the interaction between pathogenic bacteria and human platelets.
The successful candidate will be a Microbiologist or Cell Biologist with an interest in host-pathogen interactions. You will need to be able to produce data worthy of publication in high-impact research journals. Strong communication and inter-personal skills are essential.
You will have:
• a PhD in Microbiology or Cell Biology
• experience of handling Gram positive pathogenic bacteria
• knowledge of platelet signalling
• experience of Staphylococcus Aureus would be an advantage
Informal enquiries: contact the Principal Investigator, Simon Clarke on +44(0)118 378 8895 or email s.r.clarke@reading.ac.uk
Closing date: 29 September 2011
To apply please visit http://www.reading.ac.uk/Jobs or contact Human Resources, University of Reading, Whiteknights, PO Box 217, Reading RG6 6AH. Telephone +44(0)118 378 6771 (voicemail)
Please quote reference number RS11026
We value a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community
