Heriot-Watt University - Postdoctoral and graduate positions in quantitative molecular imaging

[Rickman, Colin]

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Hi

We have three positions which we are currently looking for fill. If you
or someone in your laboratory is looking for a position please see the
details below. Apologies to those not interested for the spam.

Colin
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*Heriot-Watt University - School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Postdoctoral and graduate positions in quantitative molecular imaging*

Two postdoctoral positions and one postgraduate research assistant post,
funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Medical Research Council to carry
out cross-disciplinary studies in the field of membrane trafficking and
exocytosis are available immediately. The work will involve cutting-edge
single molecule imaging techniques, and projects are available in the
following areas:

-Patterning of membrane proteins at the molecular level

-Regulation of SNARE protein interactions and function

-Quantification of membrane lipid microdomains

-Quantifying single vesicle dynamics

Applicants should have obtained a PhD or should expect to obtain a PhD
in the near future, for the post-doctoral positions. Knowledge of
membrane trafficking is desirable as is experience in at least one of
the following techniques: molecular biology and cDNA manipulation
techniques, cell culture and live cell imaging. The successful applicant
will have an outstanding academic track record and have published at
least one first-authored paper in a well-respected journal. Applicants
for the post-graduate position should have an Honours degree in a life
science discipline, and experience of cDNA manipulation techniques. It
may be possible for the Graduate Research Assistant to register for a
part-time PhD. Starting salary will be in the range of £28,983 - £35,646
(post-docs) or £23,566 - £27,318 (graduate RA) and the positions are
available for take up in January 2011, and are for 3 years.

Informal enquiries are requested initially, emailed direct to Rory
Duncan ([hidden email]) or Colin Rickman ([hidden email]).

For examples of recent publications see /J Biol Chem /Aug 26 2010 (doi:
jbc.M110.164038), /J Biol Chem /_285:_ 13535 (2010), /J Biol Chem
/_285:_ 3965 (2010).

Download an application pack from our website www.hw.ac.uk/jobs or
contact the Human Resources Office, Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh
EH14 4AS Tel. [phone] (24 hours) email [hidden email]
Ref190/10/J

Closing date:26 November

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Dr Colin Rickman
Life-Physical Sciences Interface
Department of Chemistry (WP 2.03)
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

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