Postdoctoral Research Fellow in
Quantitative Systems Biology
(3 Year fixed term)
The Quantitative Systems Biology group, within the Clinical Sciences Centre of the Medical Research Council and the Faculty of Medicine of Imperial College in London (UK), is seeking postdoctoral candidates with a motivated interest in interdisciplinary research, aimed towards a quantitative understanding of the function of complex biological systems. The successful applicant will investigate the quantitative and systems-level properties of signalling, genetic and transcriptional networks in primary T lymphocytes, carrying out projects that integrate experimental measurements with data analysis and mathematical modelling.
The successful candidate will have recently completed a Ph.D. in a biological discipline with a strong publication record. In addition, a sound knowledge of the standard laboratory techniques of molecular and cell biology is expected, as well as experience with immunoassays, flow cytometry, and handing of primary cells. Familiarity with protein biochemistry, small RNAs, high-throughput methods for the analysis of genomes, transcriptomes or proteomes and a working knowledge of mathematical and computational methods will be advantageous. We are a recently established and expanding research lab seeking enthusiasm, flexibility and willingness to learn across disciplines.
Additional information can be found on our website http://qsb.csc.mrc.ac.uk. Informal enquiries about the research projects are particularly encouraged and should be made to Dr Alberto Polleri, Group Head, at polleri@csc.mrc.ac.uk
This post is a Career Development Fellowship to support post-doctoral scientists in early or changed career training and help establish them as a successful and independent research scientist in their chosen field. It is a 3-year training and development post, which incorporates both scientific and transferable skills training.
Applications are handled by the RCUK Shared Services Centre; to apply please visit our job board at https://ext.ssc.rcuk.ac.uk and complete an online application form. Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867003, Please quote reference number IRC9910.
Closing date for applications: 13th January 2011.
The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Final appointments will be subject to a pre employment screening
Application Deadline:
13 January 2011
Contact:
Hayley Page,
sscmrcrecruitment@ssc.rcuk.ac.uk
