Postdoctoral Research Associate

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Biological Sciences,Biology,Molecular Biology and Biophysics,Biochemistry,Other Biological Sciences

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Company: University of Edinburgh

Department: College of Science and Engineering - School of Biological Sciences

Salary: £32,004 to £38,183 per annum

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Fixed-Term/Contract

Type / Role: Academic or Research

Phone: +44-1497 9384490

Fax: +44-1275 6634338

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Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research associate in the group of Dr. Atlanta Cook on structural and mechanistic studies of RNA binding proteins involved in Trypanosomal RNA insertion/deletion editing. This position, available for 3 years, is funded by the Wellcome Trust. Trypanosomal parasites are a major health and economic burden in the developing world. RNA insertion/deletion editing is essential to the survival of T. brucei during human infection and so presents a potential target for drug development. We aim to understand, at a mechanistic level, the interactions of these processing enzymes with their RNA substrates. The candidate will reconstitute protein-RNA complexes involved in RNA editing and use combined structural approaches (X-ray crystallography and single particle cryo-EM) to gain mechanistic insights into RNA editing.

We are seeking a dynamic, ambitious and focused individual with a PhD (or who will soon be awarded a PhD) in biochemistry, molecular biology or structural biology. The candidate will be a precise and careful experimentalist with excellent communication skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a team. A background in protein biochemistry and structural biology is essential. Prior experience working with protein-nucleic acid complexes will be an advantage.

Closing Date: 15 September 2017 at 5pm GMT

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The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in Scotland, with registration number SC005336.

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