We have one Postdoctoral research opportunity working within the laboratory of Prof. Javier F. Caceres at the MRC Human Genetics Unit in Edinburgh, funded by the Wellcome Trust for three years.
We are interested in the role of RNA-binding proteins (RNABPs) in microRNA (miRNA) biogenesis and function. We aim to understand how miRNAs are post-transcriptionally regulated and also how signalling pathways influence processing and function of miRNAs. This position is part of a multidisciplinary team working on the molecular, biochemical, and cellular aspects of RNA processing in eukaryotes.
The MRC Human Genetics Unit is a highly multidisciplinary environment and is part of the Institute of Genetics and Molecular Medicine (IGMM) at the University of Edinburgh
Further details of the Research group’s work are available at:
http://www.hgu.mrc.ac.uk/people/j.caceres_2011.html
Qualifications required
Prospective candidates should hold a Ph.D. degree or equivalent in a relevant science subject and have proven previous experience in molecular and cell biology and/or biochemistry with a keen interest in gene expression.
Full details of the position can be found at
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/vacancies/index.cfm?fuseaction=vacancies.detail&vacancy_ref=3015219&go=GO
http://www.nature.com/naturejobs/science/jobs/237505-Research-Fellow
To apply go to
http://www.jobs.ed.ac.uk/
Vacancy reference: 3015219
Informal enquiries can be made to recruitment@hgu.mrc.ac.uk or to Javier.Caceres@hgu.mrc.ac.uk
Closing Date: 31 January 2012