Postdoctoral Research Assistant
1 week ago
Summary of Job Purpose and Principal Duties
This is a 2-year MRC-funded position with a possibility of extension. The appointment will be on the University of Dundee Grade 7 salary scale.
Appointment as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant on the Grade 7 salary scale is dependent upon you having been awarded a PhD. An appointment may be considered if you are shortly expected to be awarded a PhD. In this case the initial appointment would be made as a Research Assistant on the Training Grade 7 salary scale.
- A track record of academic success.
- A keen interest in ubiquitin biology and cell signalling.
- A strong background in one or more of the following areas: mass spectrometry, cell biology, purification of multiprotein complexes, and structural biology.
- The ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of enthusiastic scientists.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written).
MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit
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