Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Pulmonary Pharmacology

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in a productive and interactive laboratory, with diverse expertise and access to a wide range of specialised equipment, within the William Harvey Heart Centre, part of the internationally renowned William Harvey Research Institute at Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry.

The post, which is a 3-year, fixed term position funded by the British Heart Foundation, will involve identification of novel approaches to optimise the therapeutic benefit of cyclic GMP (cGMP) in pulmonary hypertension & pulmonary fibrosis. The successful candidate will join a team of scientists investigating wider physiological roles and pathological dysfunction of guanylate cyclase enzymes and cGMP signalling. This project will encompass a number of in vitro and in vivo pharmacological techniques, including experimental models of cardiopulmonary disease.

The applicant should have a broad background in in vitro and in vivo pharmacology, but specifically expertise in measurement of cardiovascular parameters. An interest in nitric oxide/natriuretic peptide/cyclic nucleotide signalling pathways would be beneficial.

The post is full time for 36 months, starting from 2nd January 2012 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting salary will be in the range £30,350-£35,674 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Prof. Adrian Hobbs at a.j.hobbs@qmul.ac.uk or 0207 882 5778. Application enquires can be made by email to csq-recruit@qmul.ac.uk. Details about the William Harvey Research Institute and Heart Centre can be found at http://www.whri.qmul.ac.uk/. Further details on this job and the online application process can be found at www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies by searching for reference number QMUL0579.

The closing date for applications is 30th November 2011.
Interviews are expected to be held during w/c 5th December 2011.

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Particle Physics

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The Particle Physics Research Centre (PPRC) in the School of Physics and Astronomy at Queen Mary, University of London has received a European Research Council grant in order to build up a dedicated group working on the SNOplus Experiment and has a vacancy for a Postdoctoral Research Associate.

The Queen Mary group will be involved in many aspects of the SNOplus experiment from data processing to high level analysis, in particular measurements of solar neutrino oscillation and the neutrino-less double beta decay search. The group will also make significant contributions to the detector calibration programme, contributing both hardware and software tools.

The successful applicant will be expected to make significant personal contributions to the SNOplus physics programme as well as sharing responsibilities in aspects of the data acquisition, monitoring and calibration of the SNOplus detector. The main project for the successful applicant will involve developing a new electron emitting calibration source through the design, construction, commissioning and deployment stages.

Applicants should have, or be about to gain, a PhD in experimental particle physics and are expected to have experience from at least two years active participation in a leading particle physics experiment. Strong hardware skills and good knowledge of C++ are highly desirable. The post will be located at Queen Mary in London but may require significant periods at SNOLAB in Canada to carry out calibration and hardware related responsibilities and data taking shifts.

The post is full time, available from 1 December 2011 or as soon as possible thereafter. It is funded by the ERC until 30 November 2014. Starting salary will be in the range £32,023- £37,669 per annum inclusive of London Allowance. Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entry clearance or continued leave to remain under the Points Based Immigration Scheme.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Jeanne Wilson by email to j.r.wilson@qmul.ac.uk or on +44 (0)20 7882 5056. Details of the PPRC can be found at www.pprc.qmul.ac.uk. Further details and an application form can be found at: http://webapps.qmul.ac.uk/hr/vacancies/jobs.php?id=11247/NL Completed application forms, quoting 11247/NL, and a CV should be returned to the Recruitment Secretary, School of Physics, Queen Mary University of London, Mile End Road, London, E1 4NS, or by e-mail to phys-recruit@qmul.ac.uk

The closing date for applications is 15th November 2011.

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Postdoctoral Research Assistant (Molecular genetics of lignin biosynthesis in Arabidopsis)

Ref: LS0111

Location: James Hutton Institute

This 10 month position in the group of Prof. Claire Halpin requires an excellent and highly motivated researcher with a PhD in plant molecular biology or plant genetics/genomics and, ideally, with previous experience of working with Arabidopsis. The work will also involve the production of transgenic Arabidopsis lines for Tap-tag analysis of protein complexes and experience in these techniques will be a distinct advantage.

The project is funded by the Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP), Stanford and is a collaboration with Dr Gordon Simpson (University of Dundee). The applicant will join a small team of researchers using mutagenesis and other techniques to manipulate lignin biosynthesis and connected metabolic pathways in the model plant, Arabidopsis. The ultimate goal is to discover how to optimize the saccharification yield of plant lignocellulose for biofuel production.

The successful applicant will join research groups that are part of the College of Life Sciences, University of Dundee, but that are based at the near-by James Hutton Institute (JHI), thus allowing them to benefit from expertise and resources at both institutions. Prof. Halpin’s laboratories are well-resourced and both the university and JHI have excellent core facilities.

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Postdoctoral Fellowship: Defining the Impact of Chromosome Instability in Tumor Initiation, Maintenance and Relapse

Location: Monterotondo, near Rome, Italy
Staff Category: Postdoctoral Fellow
Contract Duration: 2 years
Grading: N/A
Closing Date: 13 November 2011
Reference number: MR_00008

Job Description
The European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) is one of the highest ranked scientific research organisations in the world. The Headquarters Laboratory is located in Heidelberg (Germany) and the outstations are in Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Hinxton (UK) and Monterotondo (Italy).

Applications are invited for an ERC funded postdoctoral position in the group of Dr. Martin Jechlinger and Dr. Rocio Sotillo, to study mechanisms of oncogene dependence and tumor relapse in breast and lung cancer. Our approaches involve the use of molecular biology, three-dimensional in vitro cell culture of primary cells and genetically engineered mice. In particular, we are looking for highly motivated, talented, and enthusiastic scientists with an interest in cancer research.

Qualifications and Experience
The successful applicant should hold a PhD in Molecular or Cell biology. Prior experience in cancer research, animal models and in vitro culture systems is advantageous but not absolutely required. The ability to independently take responsibility over his/her own project, as well as strong teamwork and communication skills, are required as well as reliability, attention to detail and effective time management. Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment is fundamental to this position. Good communication and presentation skills and fluency in English are expected.

Application Instructions
Please apply online through www.embl.org/jobs

Additional Information
EMBL is an inclusive, equal opportunity employer offering attractive conditions and benefits appropriate to an international research organisation.

Please note that appointments on fixed term contracts can be renewed, depending on circumstances at the time of the review.

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Postdoctoral Position for Research on the Neural Basis of Cognitive Control (0,8 - 1,0 fte)

Radboud University Nijmegen is a traditional university with a broad focus. It has a modern, leafy campus that boasts various state-of-the-art facilities. Radboud University emphasizes personal attention, intensive education and a strong sense of community. All in all, this results in high-quality education and research and interdisciplinary cooperation, which make Radboud University a successful university of international standing.

Postdoctoral Position for Research on the Neural Basis of Cognitive Control (0,8 - 1,0 fte)
Faculty of Social Sciences

Maximum salary: €4,374 gross/month
Vacancy number: 24.22.11
Closing date: 1 November 2011

Responsibilities
We are seeking an excellent postdoctoral researcher for a project on the brain mechanisms driving adaptive top-down control. The project is a collaboration of the Performance Monitoring group of the Donders Centre for Cognition (Markus Ullsperger), Intention and Action group of the Donders Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging (Ivan Toni) and the University of Oxford (Rogier Mars), and will be conducted at the Donders Institute in Nijmegen.

The goal is to elucidate the role of human prefrontal brain regions in adaptive post-error top-down modulations of attentional and motor functions by combining transcranial magnetic stimulation with electrophysiological and neuroimaging techniques.

Work environment
The Faculty of Social Sciences is one of the largest faculties at Radboud University Nijmegen. The faculty's ambition is to become one of the top social science institutes in Europe, providing high-quality research and study programmes that rank among the best in the Netherlands.

The DCC is one of the three research centres of the Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour (www.ru.nl/donders). The other two centres are the Centre for Cognitive Neuroimaging and the Centre for Neuroscience.

The Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour offers cognitive neuroscientists a unique, multidisciplinary working and learning environment with opportunities for developing expertise in a diversity of research areas and techniques. The institute is equipped with three MRI scanners (7T, 3T, 1.5T), a 275-channel MEG system, an EEG-TMS laboratory, several (MR-compatible) EEG systems, and high-performance computational facilities. The project is embedded within the research theme “Perception, Action and Control”. http://www.ru.nl/donders/research/theme-2-perception/

What we expect from you
You should have a doctoral degree in a relevant field and a consistently strong academic record, including publications in international journals, demonstrating excellent data analysis skills. Experience with TMS, EEG/MEG and/or functional or diffusion-weighted MRI is considered an advantage.

What we have to offer
We offer you:

employment: 0,8 - 1,0 fte;a maximum gross monthly salary of €4,374 based on a 38-hour working week (salary scale 11);in addition to the salary: an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% end-of-year bonus;the minimum salary for the postdoctoral position is €3,195. The initial salary depends on relevant work experience;duration of the contract: 6 months;starting date: as soon as possible;you will be appointed as a postdoctoral researcher for an initial period of 6 months, after which your performance will be evaluated. If the evaluation is positive, the contract will be extended by another 2.5 years;you will be ranked in the Dutch university job-ranking system (UFO) as a Researcher, level 3.

Are you interested in our excellent employment conditions?
Would you like to know more?
Further information on: Faculty of Social Sciences
Further information on: DCCN

Prof. Dr. Markus Ullsperger
Telephone: +31 24 3612545, +31 24 3610884
E-mail: m.ullsperger@donders.ru.nl

Applications
Are you interested?
It is Radboud University Nijmegen’s policy to only accept applications by e-mail. Please send your application, stating vacancy number 24.22.11, to vacancies@socsci.ru.nl, for the attention of Human Resource Department, before 1 November 2011.

No commercial propositions please.

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