Wellcome Trust PhD & Postdoctoral Positions, University of Exeter, UK (2016-2017)

Highly motivated PhD candidates and postdoctoral research fellows are sought to participate in a Wellcome Trust/AMS- and BBSRC- funded projects in the Chahwan group, at the Wellcome Building – University of Exeter, to study the role of chromatin regulation in the DNA damage response, antibody diversification, and aging. The posts are available from 5th of September 2016 for 3-4 years.

The successful applicant(s) will be conducting this work in a vibrant and enthusiastic research environment with the potential to spend time in New York City as part of an ongoing collaboration. For recent examples of our work, please see Wei et al., PNAS 112(7):E728-37 (2015); Chahwan/Schaetzlein et al., PNAS 110(27):E2470-9 (2013); Chahwan et al., JEM 209(4):671-8 (2012); Chahwan/Ramachandran et al., PNAS 107(2):809-14 (2010); Chahwan et al., TIGS 26(10):443-8 (2010); and Kolas et al., Science 318(5856):1637-40 (2007).

The ideal candidate(s) will have experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology or a related science; and first author publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals commensurate with research experience. A high level of technical competence and considerable experience in tissue culture techniques and in vivo mice procedures, and experience in standard molecular, biochemical, and immunological techniques are also important, particularly for the postdoc position. Prior experience in the DNA damage response and/or immunity fields would be especially desirable, though not an absolute requirement.

The successful applicant(s) will be able to develop research objectives, projects and proposals; identify sources of research funding and contribute to the process of securing funds and make presentations at conferences and other events. Applicants will possess sufficient specialist knowledge in the discipline to develop research programmes and methodologies. Applicants will also be able to work collaboratively, supervise the work of others and act as team leader as required.

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