英国剑桥大学蛋白质聚集体毒性分子决定因素研究博士后职位

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to work with Prof. Christopher M. Dobson in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. The group is engaged in research into protein structure and dynamics, with an equal emphasis on methodological aspects and on applications to challenging biological problems

The holder of the post will carry out research to identify the molecular determinants of the toxicity of misfolded protein aggregates following their addition to the extracellular medium and internalisation into the cells using cell biology assays.

Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a relevant PhD with a background in biophysics, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related disciplines. The candidates should have a keen interest in applying physical methods to complex biomolecular systems and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment.

The post will be available from March 2014, or as soon as possible thereafter.

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please visit the Apply link below.

This will take you to the role on the University's Job Opportunities pages. There you will need to click on the 'Apply online' button and register an account with the University's Web Recruitment System (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Please ensure that you upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter and publications list in the Upload section of the online application. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

For queries regarding applying online for this post, please contact Ms Karen Valleli, (kjv26@cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference MA02672 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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