英国医学研究委员会分子生物学实验室招聘两名博士后

Postdoctoral Scientist x 2 : Cambridge, United Kingdom

Postdoctoral Scientist x2
Starting Salary £27,729 – £30,486
Band Salary £27,084 – £32,324
MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Cambridge UK

We are looking to recruit 2 Postdoctoral Scientists to work with John Sutherland on the origin of life.

The project will involve investigation of novel prebiotic synthetic approaches to oligonucleotides, oligopeptides and lipids. In general, a systems chemistry approach involving compound mixtures will be employed along with state of the art chemical analysis.

You will have a PhD in organic or bioorganic chemistry or be due to complete your doctoral studies within 6 months of applying. Ideally, you will also have experience with synthetic and analytical organic or bioorganic chemistry.

This is a 3 year training and development position for a postdoctoral scientist who has recently completed their doctoral studies or is moving into a new research discipline or has limited experience of transferable skills.

You will get the choice upon appointment of undertaking the Career Development Fellowship or the MRC Post-Doctoral Training Scheme which both support you with a range of formal and
on-the-job training.

Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services Ltd (UK SBS); to apply please visit our job board at http://www.topcareer.jobs/Vacancy/irc155894_4640.aspx. If you are unable to apply online please contact us on 01793 867000 quoting reference IRC155894.

Closing date: 15 September 2014

Final appointments will be subject to a pre-employment screening
The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer