Postdoctoral Research Associate: Molecular biologist/biochemist to explore DNA base modifications and their epigenetic functions (Fixed Term)

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We seek a postdoctoral scientist to work with Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian on a Wellcome Trust-funded programme to investigate the epigenetic role of nucleic acid base modifications. This is an interdisciplinary project that encompasses chemical biology and molecular biology and genomics. See https://www.balasubramanian.co.uk for further information.

We look to appoint a molecular biologist or biochemist to carry out research on how chemically modified bases affect the structure and function of DNA and the genome. The research will include a consideration of the chemistry and enzymology of modified bases, protein-DNA interactions, chromatin structure and transcription. We aim to manipulate the epigenetic states of systems as part of our studies using genome-targeting and genetic approaches. This will enable us to gain a deeper understanding of the molecular mechanism by which base modifications regulate gene expression in normal and disease states using cellular models from human, and mouse and also parasite models.

We seek a candidate with a capacity for innovation and creativity. We value strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Previous applicants need not apply.

For queries regarding this post, please contact Jo Lockhart, Science Administrator, Balasubramanian Group, email: [email protected].

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a security check.

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Closing date: 09 September 2021.

Interviews are expected to take place on 22 September 2021.

Please ensure that you upload a 2-page Curriculum Vitae (CV), a covering letter that explains your motivations for the position and your publications list in the Upload section of the online application. The covering letter should outline how you match the criteria for the post and why you are applying for this role. If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application.

Please include details of your referees, including e-mail address and phone number, one of which must be your most recent line manager.

Applicants must have (or be close to obtaining) a PhD.

Appointment at Research Associate level is dependent on having a PhD. Those who have submitted but not yet received their PhD will initially be appointed as a Research Assistant (Grade 5, Point 38 £30,046) moving to Research Associate (Grade 7) upon confirmation of your PhD award.

Please quote reference SW27533 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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