Postdoctoral Researcher – Helicase drug discovery
Applications for this vacancy closed on 9 May 2024 at 12:00PM
We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher who wants to
drive research into novel cancer therapeutics with the potential to impact
human health, to join the group of Dr Joseph Newman at Centre for Medicines
Discovery, Nuffield Department of Medicine.
You will be responsible for expressing and purifying human helicase proteins
for assay development and X-ray crystallography and Cryo-electron microscopy.
You will manage your own academic research on a small number of helicase
targets concurrently and administrative activities. You will provide support
in contributing ideas for new research projects, develop ideas for generating
research income and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers.
Additionally, you will execute bench level experiments with the expectation
that you will be able to write protocols, contribute to the design of
experimental plans and develop new scientific techniques.
It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in protein
crystallography/structural biology, or a related subject together with
experience in protein production using bacteria, insect cells and mammalian
expression systems. You will be able to manage your own research and take
responsibility for administrative activities such as management of lab reagent
stock and lab book writing. You will have excellent communication skills and
able to collaborate effectively within a team. Having experience in Helicase
biology or DNA repair field is desirable.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 27 February
2026 and is funded by AstraZeneca.
Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 9 May 2024 will be
considered. Please quote **171688** on all correspondence.
drive research into novel cancer therapeutics with the potential to impact
human health, to join the group of Dr Joseph Newman at Centre for Medicines
Discovery, Nuffield Department of Medicine.
You will be responsible for expressing and purifying human helicase proteins
for assay development and X-ray crystallography and Cryo-electron microscopy.
You will manage your own academic research on a small number of helicase
targets concurrently and administrative activities. You will provide support
in contributing ideas for new research projects, develop ideas for generating
research income and present detailed research proposals to senior researchers.
Additionally, you will execute bench level experiments with the expectation
that you will be able to write protocols, contribute to the design of
experimental plans and develop new scientific techniques.
It is essential that you hold a PhD/DPhil (or close to completion) in protein
crystallography/structural biology, or a related subject together with
experience in protein production using bacteria, insect cells and mammalian
expression systems. You will be able to manage your own research and take
responsibility for administrative activities such as management of lab reagent
stock and lab book writing. You will have excellent communication skills and
able to collaborate effectively within a team. Having experience in Helicase
biology or DNA repair field is desirable.
Applications for this vacancy are to be made online and you will be required
to upload a supporting statement and CV as part of your online application.
Your supporting statement must explain how you meet each of the selection
criteria for the post using examples of your skills and experience.
This position is offered full time on a fixed term contract until 27 February
2026 and is funded by AstraZeneca.
Only applications received before 12 midday on Thursday 9 May 2024 will be
considered. Please quote **171688** on all correspondence.
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher who wants to drive research into novel cancer therapeutics with the potential to impact human health, to join the group of Dr Joseph Newman at Centre for Medicines Discovery, Nuffield Department of Medicine. You will be responsible for expressing and purifying human helicase proteins for assay development and X-ray crystallography and Cryo-electron microscopy. You will manage your own academic research on a small number of helicase targets concurrently and administrative activities. You will provide support in contributing ideas for new research projects, develop ideas for generating research income and present ... We have an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Researcher who wants to
drive research into novel cancer therapeutics with the potential to impact human health, to join the group of Dr Joseph Newman at Centre for Medicines Discovery, Nuffield Department of Medicine. You will be responsible for expressing and purifying human helicase proteins for assay development and X-ray crystallography and Cryo-electron microscopy. You will manage your own academic research on a small number of helicase targets concurrently and administrative activities. You will provide support in contributing ideas for new research projects, develop ideas for generating research income and present detailed ... |
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