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Ansök senast: 2025-01-06
Research Associate - Molecular/ Chemical Biologist (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral chemist to work with Professor Sir Shankar Balasubramanian on the chemical biology of nucleic acids, funded by Cancer Research UK. The successful applicant will work on an interdisciplinary project to elucidate the function and biological mechanisms of four-stranded DNA G- quadruplexes and to investigate their potential as therapeutic targets and biomarkers of cancer. See DOI: 10.1016/j.trechm.2019.07.002, DOI: 110.1073/pnas.2320240121 and for further information.
Applicants must have a background in chemical or molecular biology, with strong interest in DNA-related mechanisms. Experience in biochemistry, nucleic acid-protein interactions and transcriptional control would be highly desirable. We seek a highly-motivated individual with good communication skills and a capacity for innovation and creativity, who is able to work well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Candidates should have (or be about to receive) a PhD in a relevant discipline.
The position is available immediately.
The Department holds an Athena SWAN silver award for women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.
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