Postdoctoral Scientist
The MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology (LMB) is a world famous institution with a strong track record in training postdoctoral fellows who have gone on to become leading scientists.
We are looking for a postdoctoral scientist to join Dr Roger Williams’ multi-disciplinary research programme, focusing on the biogenesis of multivesicular endosomes in lysosomal sorting.
You will join the LMB’s Protein and Nucleic Acid Chemistry Division, where we have broad expertise extending from X-ray crystallography and chemical biology through to transgenic animals. We also have an excellent record of innovative basic research leading to applications in medicine.
You will make a significant contribution to a research programme that will unravel the biogenesis of the multivesicular body and reconstitute this organelle in vitro. Previous experience with X-ray crystallography, protein chemistry, biophysical methods and cell biology are desirable.
You will be awarded a 2.5 year MRC Career Development Fellowship funded by the Wellcome Trust, which is a training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed her or his doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline.
Your salary is supported by a flexible pay and reward policy, 30 days’ annual leave entitlement, an optional MRC final salary pension scheme and excellent on site sports and social facilities.
For informal enquiries, please contact Roger Williams, e-mail: rlw@mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk , phone +44-1223-402171.
For further information about the Laboratory of Molecular Biology, please visit the website: www.mrc-lmb.cam.ac.uk
Applications for this role must be made online at http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk by inputting reference number LMB08/687. Please include a CV and covering letter with your application. If you do not have access to the internet or experience technical difficulties please contact 01793 301280.
Closing Date: 2nd January 2008
The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer
