Imperial College London, Institute of Clinical Sciences
Description
Department of Molecular Sciences
Institute of Clinical Sciences
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
Salary range: £33,860- £42,830 per annum
Full time, fixed term 2 years
Hammersmith Campus
Applications are invited for a 2 year postdoctoral research position in the Reprogramming and Chromatin Group headed by Dr Petra Hajkova at the Clinical Sciences Centre (CSC) in Imperial College London. The group studies molecular mechanisms underlying epigenetic reprogramming in vivo and in vitro.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate scientist to join our efforts to elucidate molecular mechanisms implicated in the dynamic changes in nucleic acid modifications observed in early mouse embryo, developing germ line and pluripotent stem cells. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Biology, Biochemistry or a closely related discipline and a solid background in epigenetics and/or in the field of nucleic acid chemistry and metabolism. Experience with HPLC and LC/MS would be highly desirable but not absolutely essential. For informal enquiries please contact Dr Petra Hajkova (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
The Clinical Sciences Centre is an Institute funded by the MRC and is a Division of the Faculty of Medicine, Imperial College London. Based on the Hammersmith Hospital Campus in West London (W12), the CSC has first class facilities and provides investigators from clinical and basic science backgrounds with the opportunity to pursue innovative, multidisciplinary research within the established clinical base of Imperial College London. For more information.
This ERC grant funded position is offered initially for 2 years, with a possibility of further extension.
Our preferred method of application is online via our website (please select “Job Search” then enter the job title or vacancy reference number into “Keywords”). Please complete and upload an application form as directed quoting reference number HM2016137.
Alternatively, if you are unable to apply online, please contact Katie Poole by email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) to request an application form.
Closing Date: 2 August 2016 (Midnight BST)
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Salary
£33,860- £42,830
Application details
Please apply by sending your CV and publication list together with a motivation letter to:
http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AOB482/research-associate/
Relevant web link: http://csc.mrc.ac.uk/research-group/reprogramming-and-chromatin/
Deadline for applications: 2nd August 2016