Research Associate/Fellow (Part-time, fixed-term) (SCI463317)

Applications are invited for a part-time postdoctoral scientist to join an international research team investigating the therapeutic exploitation of IPSE, a Urogenital Parasite-Derived Host Modulatory Protein, for Bladder Hypersensitivity Syndromes in a project funded by the National Institutes of Health (USA).

You will use state-of-the-art protein expression using HEK293 cells grown in suspension and protein purification facilities including AKTA protein purification equipment, tissue culture and fluorescence microscopy. 

To be considered for this role you must have a PhD (or be near to completion) in the biological sciences with relevant experience in molecular biology techniques, recombinant protein expression, protein purification, cloning and fluorescence (conventional and confocal) microscopy.

The University of Nottingham has a range of policies to promote equality and diversity in the workplace which are fully supported and promoted by the School through its Equality and Diversity Committee. The School welcomes applications from all candidates and you can read more about our commitment to equality and diversity at http://tiny.cc/UoNPharmEDI 

This is a fixed-term post for a period of 20 months, hours of work are 18 per week.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Franco Falcone, tel: 0115 8466073 or email franco.falcone@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 05 Feb 2018
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)