Post Doctoral Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Dundee, United Kingdom University of Dundee Full time

**About the Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD)**

We are seeking a highlight motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with research experience in functional genomics and / or proteomics to study cell biology / cell signalling, to undertake research in collaboration with one of the leading pharmaceutical companies supporting the Division of Signal Transduction Therapy (DSTT). The DSTT facilitates collaborations between some of the world’s major pharmaceutical companies (Boehringer Ingelheim, GlaxoSmithKline, and Merck-Serono) and leading Dundee-based researchers with a proven track record of achievement in understanding and exploiting the fundamental molecular causes of human disease in the fields of cancer, immune-regulation, neurodegeneration and hypertension resulting from disruptions in protein ubiquitylation, phosphorylation and other signalling networks.

Requirements:

- PhD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Proteomics or a related discipline with outstanding academic track record and at least one first authored publication in an internationally recognised peer-reviewed journal.
- Strong background in Biochemistry, Molecular Cell Biology, Functional Genomics or Proteomics is required.
- Strong interest in signal transduction research and how modulation of these pathways are linked to human disease is expected.
- Experience with mammalian cells tissue culture and protein-interactions studies inside cells is required.
- Experience with gene editing, gene silencing and generation of stable, knock-in or knock-out cell lines would be highly advantageous.
- Capable of working in a team, but able to plan and work independently.
- Excellent communication skills and knowledge of the English language are essential.

Preferred skills:

- Outstanding academic or industrial track records
- Experience with mass spectrometry-based proteomics and/or CRISPR technologies.
- Experience with working with multi-protein complexes
- Strong data science and computational skills
- Exceptional time management, organisational and self-motivational skills

The funds for this project are available until June 2024 in the first instance, with a chance to renew.

We are one of the UK’s leading universities - internationally recognised for our expertise across a range of disciplines and research breakthroughs in multiple areas, including science, medicine and engineering, amongst many others. Conveniently located on the banks of River Tay, our main city-centre campus is at the heart of Dundee - an up-and-coming, friendly, compact and affordable city with a rich heritage in design and technology. Just a short walk from the V&A Museum of Design Dundee, we’re close to both the train and bus stations. We also have campuses at Ninewells Hospital and in Kirkcaldy which are easily accessible via local transport links.

The University of Dundee is a signatory of the Researcher Development Concordat and is committed to enhancing the research environment and culture. Engagement and support of activities which assist the researcher development agenda at the University is therefore essential.

As an internationally diverse institution, we welcome job applicants from all countries and nationalities.

The School of Life Sciences is proud to employ staff from over 40 different nations.

The diversity of our staff and students helps to make the University of Dundee a UK university of choice for undergraduate, postgraduate and distance learning. Family friendly policies, staff networks for BME, Disabled and LGBT staff, membership of Athena SWAN, the ECU Race Equality Charter and Stonewall as well a full range of disability services, create an enjoyable and inclusive place to work.



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