Research Technician - MRC PPU - UOD1444
| Posting date: | 18 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £29,605 to £36,024 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2024 |
| Location: | Dundee, Dundee, DD1 4HN |
| Company: | University of Dundee |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4096_1713455498 |
Summary
MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit (MRC PPU):
The MRC PPU is one of the world's most renowned centres for research on protein phosphorylation and ubiquitylation (http://www.ppu.mrc.ac.uk/). Many world-leading researchers in the field of signal transduction have trained within the MRC PPU. The major aims of the MRC PPU are to advance understanding of the role of protein phosphorylation and ubiquitylation in cell regulation and human disease, to facilitate the development of drugs to treat diseases caused by abnormalities in phosphorylation, to generate reagents and improve technologies. A key remit of the MRC PPU is to train the next generation of scientists who will advance our understanding in this crucial area of medical research.
School of Life Sciences (SLS):
The MRC PPU is based within the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee, a world-class academic institution with a reputation for the excellence of its research, its high quality teaching and student experience, and the strong impact of its activities outside academia. With 900 staff from over 60 countries worldwide the School provides a dynamic, multi-national, collegiate and diverse environment with state-of-the-art laboratory, technology and teaching facilities.
Division of Signal Transduction Unit (DSTT):
The Division of Signal Transduction Therapy (DSTT) was established in 1998. This division operates as a unique collaboration between scientists in the MRC PPU and signalling researchers at the University of Dundee's School of Life Sciences (Simon Arthur, Doreen Cantrell, Alessio Ciulli, Ron Hay, Angus Lamond, Henry Mcsorley, Ignacio Moraga, Adrian Saurin,) and three leading pharmaceutical companies (Boehringer lngelheim, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck Serano). The DSTT is widely regarded as a model for how academia should interact with industry. The DSTT operates as a simple bridging mechanism to enable our Pis working on ubiquitylation and phosphorylation to effectively interact with three major pharmaceutical companies to help accelerate the early stages of drug discovery.
Your priorities will include:
- Liaise with and support the Platform Lead Scientist to ensure the Proteomics Platform is run and maintained effectively to meet the needs of UK DRI researchers.
- Carry out studies on behalf of other researchers, applying your technical skills in bulk, single cell and/or imaging mass spectrometry and related techniques to enable the best experimental outcomes.
- Carry out analysis of data from mass spectrometry experiments and advise others on data analysis.
Who we're looking for:
- Masters or other post-graduate qualification in biological sciences or related subject area, or equivalent experience
- Experience of handling, purifying, and carrying out analysis on protein samples
- Experience with one or more aspects of mass spectrometry, including experimental design, sample preparation, running samples, data analysis
- Good interpersonal skills with an ability to work co-operatively in a multidisciplinary setting
IT proficiency at advanced user level (Spreadsheet, Word Processing, Database, Email, Web based applications)
The position will be funded for 3 years in the first instance, with a view for renewal The position is full time
We are one of the UK's leading universities - internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. Just a short walk from the V&A Museum of Design Dundee, we're close to both the train and bus stations. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links.
For further information about this position please contact Bethany Geary at BGearyOOl@dundee.ac.uk. To find out more about the MRC PPU please visit https://www.ppu.mrc.ac.uk/
The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee one of the top universities in the UK. Family friendly policies, staff support networks for BME and LGBT staff, membership of Athena Swan and Stonewall, as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.