Postdoctoral position available

[Rickman, Colin]

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Hi

I am advertising a 3 year postdoctoral position employing super-resolution microscopy to study insulin release. Please pass this on to anybody you think may be interested.

Colin

Dr Colin Rickman
Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

Tel: [phone] (Office)

http://www.ib3.eps.hw.ac.uk
http://www.esric.org

Post Doctoral Research Associate
Investigating the Insulin Secretory Machinery Using Super-Resolution Microscopy
Heriot-Watt University -School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering

Grade/Salary: Grade 7 £29,541 - £32,267

Applicants are invited for a three-year Post Doctoral position that will examine the Molecular architecture of the secretory machinery underlying insulin secretion. This project will utilise advanced super-resolution techniques to examine the spatial organisation, dynamics and interactions of the proteins responsible for insulin release and how this is altered in the disease state.

This position will be held in the Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering (www.ib3.eps.hw.ac.uk) which brings together leading researchers from all three scientific disciplines and engineering to answer fundamental questions in the life sciences. The institute is funded by all of the major UK and European funding sources and was recently awarded £2M to establish a centre of excellence in super-resolution microscopy (http://www.esric.org).

This project will employ single molecule super-resolution techniques (PALM and dSTORM) to examine the spatial distribution of the SNARE proteins and secretory vesicles. The project will utilise molecular biology, cell biology (both cell lines and primary cell cultures), advanced fluorescence microscopy and image analysis. The successful candidate will be expected to perform all aspects of the project and will have the opportunity to present their work at national and international conferences.

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant scientific discipline and a proven track record in regulated secretion or beta cell physiology. Previous expertise in some of the technical aspects of this project, including molecular biology, super-resolution microscopy, cell culture and image analysis, would be advantageous. Candidates should also have excellent communication and presentation skills and be able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

The post is available for three years.

Informal inquiries should be made to Dr Colin Rickman (Email: [hidden email], Web:http://www.ib3.eps.hw.ac.uk/Colin_Rickman.html).

For application details see 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]   quoting Ref   295/05 /13/  

Closing date: 9 September

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