Postdoctoral position available

[Rickman, Colin]

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Hi

Please see below an advert for a postdoctoral position available in my group. Please pass on to anyone you think may be interested. The online advert is available here (http://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/AII785/post-doctoral-research-associate/).

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Post Doctoral Research Associate
Investigating Stimulus-Secretion Coupling of Insulin Using Super-Resolution Microscopy
Heriot-Watt University -School of Engineering and Physical Sciences/Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering

Grade 7 £29,837 - £36,661

Applicants are invited for a Post Doctoral position that will examine the coupling of stimulus to secretion of insulin in beta cells using advanced super-resolution microscopy. This project is initially for two years with an additional two years and nine months available subject to performance. This post is part of a large €2.2M ERC-funded project (called TOTALPHOTON), which aims to develop a new type of camera technology for super-resolution microscopy and spectroscopy.

This position will be held in the Institute of Biological Chemistry, Biophysics and Bioengineering (www.ib3.eps.hw.ac.uk<http://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<http://www.esric.org/>).

This project will employ a toolbox of advanced fluorescence techniques including, single molecule super-resolution techniques (PALM and dSTORM), gated STED, fluorescence lifetime imaging and fluorescence correlation spectroscopy to examine the spatial distribution of ion channels and the secretory machinery. The project will utilise molecular biology, cell biology (both cell lines and primary cell cultures), advanced fluorescence microscopy and image analysis. This research will integrate and test the new TOTALPHOTON camera technologies in applications for advanced fluorescence microscopy. 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 must have a PhD and strong academic record in a relevant scientific discipline and a proven track record (through peer-reviewed publications) in regulated secretion, beta cell physiology or advanced microscopy. Previous expertise in some of the technical aspects of this project, including molecular biology, cell culture, super-resolution microscopy, fluorescence lifetime imaging and image analysis, would be advantageous. Candidates should be highly ambitious, able to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and be able to plan and develop the research project. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

The post is available until 31 January 2019.

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

Download an application pack from our website www.hw.ac.uk/jobs<http://www.hw.ac.uk/jobs> via the 'Apply' button below or contact the Human Resources Office, Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh EH14 4AS tel [phone] (24 hours) [hidden email]<mailto:[hidden email]> quoting Ref 309/01/14

Closing date: 25th April 2014

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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




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