Postdoctoral Research Assistant - MRC PPU - UOD1483
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £36,024 to £44,263 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN |
| Company: | University of Dundee |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4091_1713422914 |
Summary
Enthusiastic candidates should ideally have recently carried out a PhD in biochemistry or a chemistry related area. The position will be a fantastic opportunity for candidates to broaden their skillset by working in a multidisciplinary lab using state-of-the-art technologies. Coupled with this exciting area of biological focus, the project will provide an excellent opportunity for career development with mentoring support to reach career aspirations. The successful applicants will join an international team in an exciting and interactive environment, equipped to the very highest standards, and with generous consumable support.
Your priorities will include:
- Carry out chemical protein synthesis of protein-based probe molecules for Ubl E3s
- Perform assays using purified protein and cell extracts
- Preparation of data for manuscript preparation
- Liaise with other lab members and collaborators
- Maintenance of meticulous lab records
Who we're looking for:
Enthusiastic candidates should ideally have recently carried out a PhD working in structural biology or biochemistry.
- Enthusiasm for technology development working at the chemistry-biology interface
- Experience with chemical biology techniques
- Biochemical experience
This contract is for a fixed term period of 3 years
For further information about this position please contact Satpal Virdee s.s.virdee@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about the MRC Protein phosphorylation and ubiquitylation unit please visit https:llwww.ppu.mrc.ac.uk.
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