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英国伦敦大学玛丽皇后学院病毒研究博士后岗位

日期:2008-04-23
Institution

Queen Mary, University of London (http://www.qmul.ac.uk/)

Position

Postdoctoral Research Assistant

Location

Greater London, UK

Date Posted

April 22th 2008

Date Expires

May 16th 2008

Tags

queen mary, barts and the london, institute of cancer, molecular,oncology, in vivo, London, and uk

Description

A position is available in the Centre for Molecular Oncology &Imaging, Institute of Cancer for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant. Theappointee will be a member of the Oncolytic Virus and In Vivo Imagingteam and will be based in the School’s state-of-the-art facility atCharterhouse Square. The post is funded by Cancer Research UK.

The Oncolytic Virus and In Vivo Imaging team is developing virusesselectively replicating in cancer cells to express imaging genes for invivo visualisation of tumour tissue. Specifically, the research focuseson studying complementation deletions to enhance viral efficacy incancer cells and with minimal toxicity in normal tissue. The imaginggenes will be characterised for optimal type, promoter and imagingsubstrate. The aim is to bring this new therapeutic approach into aclinical setting as soon as possible.

Essential requirements for this post include a PhD in a relevant subjectand previous experience in molecular biology and cancer. A demonstratedability to communicate well, work within a team and maintain goodlaboratory records are also essential. Previous experience in the fieldof imaging and molecular genetics is desirable.

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment until September 2010.Appointment will be made on the grade 4 scale, with a starting salaryrange of £27,813 – £30,968 per annum inclusive of London weighting,depending on experience (pay grading review pending). The benefitspackage includes 30 days annual leave plus 4 College closure days; acontributory final salary pension scheme and an interest free seasonticket loan.

Informal enquiries about this post, including arrangements to visit theInstitute/Centre, can be made to Dr Daniel Oberg (Tel: 020 7014 0469;Email: daniel.oberg@cancer.org.uk).

For an application form and further information, please visit the HumanResources website on http://www.hr.qmul.ac.uk/vacancies, or requestdetails (quoting reference number 08155/ABP) via emailcsq-recruit@qmul.ac.uk. Applicants wishing to make a non-electronicapplication may contact our 24 hour recruitment line on 020-7882 6149for details.

Contact

The deadline for return of completed applications is 12 noon (BST) on16th May 2008. Applications (quoting the above reference number) shouldbe returned via email to csq-recruit@qmul.ac.uk. For alternative meansof applying, please contact the recruitment line on 020-7882 6149.Applications must not be sent directly to the Centre for MolecularOncology& Imaging nor to Dr. Oberg.

Interviews are likely to be held week commencing the 2nd of June 2008.
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