Postdoctoral Scientist – (vacancy ref: IRC104913)

The Medical Research Council Toxicology Unit, located at the University of Leicester, is an internationally renowned institution delivering field-changing mechanistic insights into toxicology and disease. The Unit is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and offers excellent opportunities for postdoctoral training.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic postdoctoral scientist to join the Gain of Function of Mutant p53 group, led by Dr Patrica Muller, to work on projects investigating the role of mutant p53 in invasion and chemo-resistance. It is expected that this will lead to publications in high impact journals. More information on the role of p53 mutations in cancer can be found in the following review:www.nature.com/ncb/journal/v15/n1/full/ncb2641.html

This is a three year training and development position suitable for scientists who have just completed (or about to complete) their PhD in a related discipline. You should have significant knowledge of cell biology and oncology with good experience in cell culture techniques, RNA and protein work.

The salary will be in the range £28,083 – £28,984 per annum.

For further information about the Toxicology Unit, please visit: http://www.mrctox.le.ac.uk/

Closing date for applications: 27th August 2013

Applications are handled by the UK Shared Business Services; to apply please visit our job board athttp://www.topcareer.jobs, please upload a CV & cover letter (saving the documents with reference IRC104913 included in the filename). Applicants who would like to receive this advert in an alternative format (e.g. large print, Braille, audio or hard copy), or who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000. Please quote the reference number in all correspondence.

The MRC is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 
Final appointments will be subject to pre-employment screening.