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'''Structural Biologist - permanent position Central London (Reference XR0708)'''
The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications from outstanding candidates for a '''tenure-track Assistant Professor position''' in the broad area of experimental biomedical research, such as biochemistry, biophysics, bioanalytical chemistry, structural biology, enzymology, synthetic biology/metabolic engineering, computational biology, metallobiochemistry and proteomics. Areas of research complementing our existing strengths in protein and nucleic acid structure/function, enzyme activity and design, mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, oncogenesis and other pathologies, and macromolecular spectroscopic analyses are particularly encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to have a commitment to, and talent for, teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The campus is especially interested in candidates who will have interdisciplinary interactions with the Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, the Department of Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology, or the Department of Biomolecular Engineering, and who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.


Cancer Research Technology (CRT) is a specialist technology transfer company which develops discoveries arising from Cancer Research UK and worldwide prestigious oncology organisations into potential therapies and diagnostics for the benefit of cancer patients.
For more information, please click on the [http://apo.ucsc.edu/academic_employment/jobs/104-11.pdf Link to PDF]
 
CRT is seeking to recruit a highly motivated protein scientist/structural biologist to join our X-ray structure determination team. The team is based within the School of Crystallography, Birkbeck College, adjacent to CRT’s Discovery Laboratories within the Wolfson Institute of Biomedical Research, University College London, and has access to state-of-the-art data collection and crystallization facilities.  
 
Candidates should have experience in one or more of the following areas:
 
• Production and characterization of crystallization-grade protein for structural analysis
• Crystallization screening and optimization of protein-ligand complexes
• X-ray data collection and structure determination
 
Applicants should ideally be qualified to PhD level. In addition, you will possess excellent communication and organisation skills, and will be required
to contribute positively to interactive collaborations, which take place not only within CRT, but also with Cancer Research UK laboratories and other external organisations. Previous involvement in projects relating to oncology and experience within a pharmaceutical environment would be desirable. It is not a requirement for you to hold a home office personal licence.
 
This is a permanent position with significant opportunity to influence the development of new cancer therapeutics and will suit a highly talented individual with strong interpersonal skills.
 
To apply, please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter, quoting the reference number, to the HR Manager, CRT, Sardinia House, Sardinia Street, London WC2A 3NL or by email to crtrecruitment@CancerTechnology.com
 
No Agencies
 
Closing Date: 31st July 2008
Interviews will be held from the 4th August 2008 onwards
 
We have a no smoking policy
CRT is an equal opportunities employer

Latest revision as of 05:35, 3 August 2010

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Cruz invites applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the broad area of experimental biomedical research, such as biochemistry, biophysics, bioanalytical chemistry, structural biology, enzymology, synthetic biology/metabolic engineering, computational biology, metallobiochemistry and proteomics. Areas of research complementing our existing strengths in protein and nucleic acid structure/function, enzyme activity and design, mechanisms of neurodegenerative diseases, oncogenesis and other pathologies, and macromolecular spectroscopic analyses are particularly encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to have a commitment to, and talent for, teaching at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. The campus is especially interested in candidates who will have interdisciplinary interactions with the Department of Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology, the Department of Microbiology and Environmental Toxicology, or the Department of Biomolecular Engineering, and who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through research, teaching and service.

For more information, please click on the Link to PDF