Postdoctoral Research Scientist – Genome Stability

University of Oxford -The Wellcome Trust Centre for Human
Genetics
The Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Roosevelt Drive,
Headington, Oxford
Grade 7: £29,541- £36,298 with a discretionary range to £39,649 p.a.
Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join the newly
established Chromatin & Genome Integrity group headed by Dr Ross
Chapman. Their research focuses on elucidating the nature of molecular
events propagated in chromatin upon DNA damage detection, and how these
events dictate the manner in which DNA double-strand breaks are repaired.
You will work with a newly developed system to identify molecular and
conformational changes to the chromatin at sites of DNA double-strand
breaks in mouse and human cells. You will have experience in the fields of
genome stability, chromatin biology or epigenetics research.
You will have a PhD in Biochemistry, Immunology, Cancer Biology or allied
discipline. You will need strong organisational skills and ability to
communicate effectively and efficiently to deliver results.
You will have proven research proficiency in molecular biology including
mammalian tissue culture, ChIP, and general cell-biology techniques
alongside a good publication record, with at least one first author article in a
leading refereed journal and presentations of papers at international
conferences. Working as part of a team, you will manage the day-to-day
running of a research project including assisting the work of junior researchers
and technicians, and managing resources effectively.
The position is funded by The Wellcome Trust & NDM and is fixed-term for up
to 2 years in the first instance.
Only applications received before 12.00 midday on 1 July 2013 will be
considered. Please quote reference 108092 on all correspondence. You will
be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online
application.