An ambitious EC-funded research initiative on epigenetics advancing towards systems biology

The Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology University of Edinburgh

Description

The Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology (WTCCB) in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh seeks to recruit outstanding young scientists for independent Research Group Leader positions, at the level of Career Development or Senior Research Fellows.
The WTCCB is equipped with state-of-the art facilities and instrumentation for cell biological research, including core support in microscopy, bioinformatics, proteomics and structural biology. Current research strengths at the WTCCB are in chromosome biology (including chromatin structure, epigenetics, and kinetochore function/checkpoints), subcellular organization (nuclear envelope, cytoskeleton, and mitotic/meiotic mechanisms) and RNA metabolism (non-coding RNA, microRNA, mRNA and rRNA), with an emphasis on model systems. We encourage applications in all areas complementary to our research portfolio. New investigators who apply cutting edge mass spectrometry/proteomics, super-resolution microscopy or yeast high throughput screening approaches to their research question, would be particularly welcome.

Funds are available to support successful applicants immediately for up to 3 years from commencement of their research in Edinburgh. Most group leaders within the WTCCB are supported by independent research fellowships and successful candidates would also be expected to secure independent funding.

Further information about the WTCCB can be found at http://www.wcb.ed.ac.uk.
Details about Wellcome Trust Career Development (Sir Henry Dale) and Senior Research Fellowships can be found at:
wellcome.ac.uk-link 1 and wellcome.ac.uk-link 2

Application details

Applications, containing a CV (including names of three academic referees) and a brief research outline/proposal, should be emailed as Word.doc or PDF files to:
The Search Committee Secretary, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - informal enquires are welcome in advance.
Applicants should ask their referees to email letters of reference to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by the deadline (below).

The deadline for applications is Monday 11th June 2013 but later applications might also be considered.
Interviews for short-listed candidates are likely to be held in mid-late August 2013.