Research Associate

Empresa: Imperial College London

Finalizará en: 2 days 17 hours 36 minutes

Contact: Dr Peter Cherepanov

Salary Range £26,860 - £31,500 per annum

Applications are invited for the post of post-doctoral Research Associate in the Jefferiss Research Trust Laboratories, Section of Infectious Diseases within the Division of Medicine, Imperial College London.

The position involves studies of HIV DNA integration and is supported by the MRC. The successful candidate will focus on the structural organization of the retroviral DNA integration machinery and its interactions with cellular factors. He/she will attempt to determine crystal structures of retroviral integrase in complex with host factors and/or DNA. Various genetic and biochemical techniques will be used as supplementary and back-up approaches. The candidate will be in excellent position to carry out research in the competitive field of retrovirology.

The project requires an exceptionally motivated scientist with a PhD in a relevant area, and a solid background in molecular biology and biochemistry techniques. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to design and implement experimental strategies and to develop the project. He/she will have good interpersonal and presentation skills and will also be required to train/assist other members of the laboratory.

Informal enquiries may be made to: Dr Peter Cherepanov at p.cherepanov@imperial.ac.uk

The post is two years fixed-term and will be mainly based at the St Mary’s campus located in Paddington.

Our preferred method of application is online via our website at http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment (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 HM2010234.

Alternatively, if you are unable to apply online, please email hmrecr@imperial.ac.uk to request an application form.

Closing Date: 2 Feb 2011 (Midnight GMT)

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