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ISMB, Birkbeck Biological Sciences
Postdoctoral Researcher – Level 2, Ref: 11148
Full-time, fixed term

Job Details
Purpose and Main Duties
The Institute of Structural Molecular Biology (ISMB) is currently seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher (Level 2) to work in the laboratory of Dr. Cara Vaughan. The aim of the project is to assemble Hsp90 cochaperone and client complexes and determine their structure using both protein crystallography and electron microscopy.

Further information on the group’s research interests and relevant publications can be found at http://people.cryst.bbk.ac.uk/~ubcg72a/Home.html

Candidate Requirements
Applicants should have a PhD in Structural Molecular Biology with experience in protein crystallography or single particle electron microscopy. Experience of eukaryotic multi-protein complex expression and purification and relevant research publications will be an advantage. Applicants should have skills in biochemical, biophysical and structural biology methods, with effective oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write up complex research findings.

About the Department
Please click here for further details about the Institute of Structural Molecular Biology.

Salary: Grade 7, £31,331 per annum, plus the London Allowance of £2,976 per annum.

This is a full-time position, fixed term for up to two years and five months and is funded by the BBSRC. The appointment is subject to a probationary period of six months. Birkbeck also provides a generous final salary pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements and other great benefits.

The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 10 November 2013 at midnight.

To apply for this position please go to www.bbk.ac.uk/jobs and search using reference number 11148

Interviews date: Friday 22 November 2013.

Informal enquiries can be made to:
Dr. Cara Vaughan c.vaughan@mail.cryst.bbk.ac.uk

Birkbeck is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all candidates irrespective of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religious belief and sexual orientation.

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