Postdoctoral Research Scientist
University of Oxford
Molecular Oncology Laboratories
Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine
University Grade 7: £28,839 – £34,435 p.a.
A Cancer Research UK funded Postdoctoral Research Scientist position is available immediately, until 30 April 2013, to study DNA cross-link repair pathways in the DNA Damage and Repair Group, WIMM (Head, Peter McHugh).
The postholder will build upon an established collaboration between the groups of Dr. Peter McHugh, Professor Chris Schofield and Dr Opher Gileadi, focussing on mechanistic studies of the SNM1-family of DNA repair proteins. The successful candidate must possess a good first degree and PhD in biochemistry, genetics or a related discipline. Experience in protein purification and DNA biochemistry is essential. Knowledge of DNA repair and/or recombination would be a great advantage.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr Peter McHugh (email: peter.mchugh@imm.ox.ac.uk)
For further information please see our websites at www.imm.ox.ac.uk and www.dnarepair.org.uk.
To apply for this position please send a CV and covering letter giving details of three referees one of whom must be the current of most recent employer to Carol Eaton, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headington, Oxford OX3 9DS, or email carol.eaton@imm.ox.ac.uk. Please quote reference number H809002 on all applications.
The closing date for applications is Friday 13 February 2009. Applications after this date will not be accepted. Interviews will be held on 2 March 2009.
The University is an Equal Opportunities Employer
