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

Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, University of Oxford

Description

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the newly established Chromatin & Genome Integrity group headed by Dr Ross Chapman. Our research focuses on elucidating the nature of molecular events propagated in chromatin upon DNA damage detection, and how these events dictate the manner in which DNA double-strand breaks are repaired. We are seeking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic postdoc to work with a newly developed system to identify molecular and conformational changes to the chromatin at sites of DNA double-strand breaks in mouse and human cells.

Qualifications

The candidate will have a PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Immunology, Cancer Biology or allied discipline, and will need strong organisational skills and the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently to deliver results. In addition, the candidate will have proven research proficiency in molecular biology including mammalian tissue culture, ChIP, and general cell-biology techniques alongside a good publication record, with at least one first author article in a leading refereed journal and presentations of papers at international conferences. Working as part of a team, the candidate will manage the day-to-day running of a research project including assisting the work of junior researchers and technicians, and managing resources effectively.

Salary

Grade 7: £29,541- £36,298 with a discretionary range to £39,649 p.a.

Postion available for immediate start.

Application details

Informal enquiries can be made to Ross Chapman - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , and formal applications made on-line.

Starting date: 1st June 2013
Closing date: 1st July 2013