About the School
A Postdoctoral Research position is available at Queen Mary, University of London (QMUL) with Prof Conrad Mullineaux.
QMUL is one of the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions, with a budget of £285 million per annum.
The position will be funded by a BBSRC research grant to investigate the spatial dynamics of electron transport in cyanobacteria, using a combination of in vivo fluorescence microscopy with molecular biology, biochemistry and spectroscopy. The aim is to understand how the distribution of photosynthetic and respiratory electron transport complexes in the thylakoid membranes is controlled, and how this redistribution of electron transport complexes acts as a switch between different pathways of electron transport. See Liu et al (2012) Proc Nat Acad Sci USA 10:11431-11436 for the starting point for the project.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will have a PhD or equivalent and/or equivalent experience. Experience in fluorescence microscopy, biochemistry and molecular biology are essential criteria for this post.
Remuneration & Benefits
The salary is £33,944 - £39,936 per annum, inclusive of London Allowance.Benefits include 30 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme and interest-free season ticket loan.
Additional Information
Candidates must be able to demonstratetheir eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration,Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Where required this may include entryclearance or continued leave to remain under the Points BasedImmigration Scheme.
For full job details including a job description and person specification please visit the web link below. For informal enquiries, please contact Prof Conrad Mullineaux via email c.mullineaux@qmul.ac.uk Webpage: http://www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk/staff/conradmullineaux.html
For further information about the School, please see www.sbcs.qmul.ac.uk.
Application enquiries should be directed to recruitment@qmul.ac.uk
The closing date for applications is 21st January 2013.
Interviews will be held in the February 2013.
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