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Postdoctoral Research Assistant : London, United Kingdom
Employer: Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London
Website: http://webapps.qmul.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/
Location: Barts Cancer Institute, Charterhouse Square, London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Type: Postdoctoral
Posted: December 22, 2011
Expires: January 12, 2012
Requisition number: QMUL0654

job description

Applications are sought for a post-doctoral research assistant to join a team investigating the role of MSH6 deficiency in temozolomide resistant glioblastomas. The successful applicant will be involved in identifying new therapeutic targets for glioblastomas. The postholder will carry out RNAi and compound screens followed by mechanistic analysis of identified hits and in vivo work. The research will largely be based in the Centre for Molecular Oncology at Charterhouse Square but will involve close collaboration with Prof. Silvia Marino in the Centre for Neuroscience and Trauma in the Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science, Whitechapel.

Essential requirements for this post include a PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject and previous experience in molecular biology. A demonstrated ability to communicate well, work within a team and maintain good laboratory records are also essential. Previous experience in RNAi screening and animal work would be advantageous.

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment (35 hours per week) for 3 years. Appointment will be made on the Research Grade 4 scale, £33,794 – £35,674 per annum (inclusive of London Allowance), depending on experience. The benefits package for this post includes 30 days leave plus 4 College closure days, flexible working hours, childcare vouchers scheme, defined benefit pension scheme and an interest free season ticket loan.

Informal enquiries about this post, including arrangements to visit the Institute/Centre, can be made to Dr. Sarah Martin on 020 7882 3599 or email: sarah.martin@qmul.ac.uk. Completed applications must not be sent directly to the Centre for Molecular Oncology or to Dr. Sarah Martin.

Application enquires can be made by email to recruitment@qmul.ac.uk

Details about the institute can be found at http://www.bci.qmul.ac.uk/

Further details on this job and the online application process can be found at www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies by searching for reference number QMUL654

The closing date for applications is 12th January 2012.

Interviews are expected to be held during January 2012.

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