| Reference Number | LS0041 | | Job Title | Postdoctoral Research Assistant | | College/SASS | College of Life Sciences | | School/Directorate | Life Sciences Research | | Grade | Grade 7 (£29,099 - £35,788) | | Job Category | Research | | Closing Date | 24 February 2011 |
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Summary of Job Purpose and Principal DutiesmRNA CAP METHYLATION: REGULATION AND FUNCTION
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral assistant to investigate the regulation and function of the mRNA methyl cap with Victoria Cowling at the College of Life Sciences, University of Dundee. The postdoc will investigate how mRNA cap methylation and translation is regulated by cellular signalling pathways, oncogenes and tumour suppressors. In addition, the postdoc will investigate the biochemical and biological response to regulation of mRNA cap methylation. The project will be approached using biochemistry, cell biology and molecular biology in a variety of model systems.
(Cole and Cowling, 2008, Nature Reviews MCB 9, 810-815; Cowling, Biochem J. 2009 Dec 23;425(2):295-302; http://www.victoriacowling.com/index.html; http://www.lifesci.dundee.ac.uk/aboutus) |
| Summary of Skills, Experience and QualificationsCandidates must have a PhD in molecular biology, genetics, biochemistry or a related field. Previous experience with biochemistry, cell biology, and molecular biology would be an advantage. |
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Additional InformationThis position is funded by the MRC and is available from July 2011 for 2 years.
Informal enquiries should be directed to Victoria Cowling, e-mail: v.h.cowling@dundee.ac.uk |
