Dear All,
I am posting these on behalf of my supervisor, Dr Mike White. All these
positions will involve varying aspects of confocal microscopy, as well as
convential fluorescence microscopy and luminescent cell imaging.
Please do not reply to me for information about any of these posts.
Contact details are at the bottom of the "advertisment".
Thanks,
Chris Wood
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UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL
SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES, CENTRE FOR CELL IMAGING
Applications are invited for four posts in the Centre for Cell Imaging.
The major aims of the research within the Centre are to develop novel
dynamic imaging techniques for integrated studies of transcription,
molecular localisation and ion concentrations in living cells. Superb
facilities are available for these projects.
Post 1: Post-doctoral researcher funded by the MRC for up to 5 years, to
apply novel imaging techniques to study the physiological relationship
between transcription and intracellular calcium in living cells during the
mammalian cell cycle. Initial salary within the range £15,735 - £17,570
pa. Quote Ref: B/010 (a)
Post 2: Post-doctoral researcher funded by Astra Charnwood, Division of
Astra Pharmaceuticals Ltd for 2 years initially, to investigate gene
expression changes following treatment of cells with toxins. The project
will involve DNA chip technology and single cell transcription imaging.
(Industrial contact: Dr Elaine Sullivan, email:
[log in to unmask]) Initial salary within the range
£15,735 - £17,570 pa. Quote Ref: B/010 (b)
Applicants for posts 1 and 2 should have a PhD or equivalent in Molecular
Cell Biology or a related subject. Experience in cell imaging,
microinjection, or gene expression analysis would bean advantage.
Post 3: Teaching company associate funded by the DTI and Kinetic Imaging
Ltd. through the Teaching Company Scheme. Available for 2.5 years in the
first instance, to develop and apply new software to integrate hardware and
biological assays for automated multi-parameter digital microscopy.
Candidates will have a BSc or PhD in bio-molecular sciences or computer
sciences. This is an opportunity for a computer literate biologist with
good presentation skills and a basic experience of bio-imaging techniques.
You will spend significant amounts of time working at Kinetic Imaging Ltd,
an innovative software company based in Liverpool (contact: Dr Mark Browne,
email: [log in to unmask]). Initial salary £15,735, but an industrial
supplement may be available for a candidate with an exceptional level of
experience. Quote Ref: B/010 (c)
Post 4: Technician Grade D funded by the MRC, for 3 years initially, with
possible extension up to five years. You will be responsible for
supporting the imaging facilities with specific responsibility for calcium
imaging. You should be qualified up to BTEC Higher level or equivalent and
have at least seven years' relevant experience. Applications from graduates
with relevant experience will be welcome. Initial salary £12,867 pa.
Quote Ref: B/010 (d)
Informal enquiries on all the above posts to Dr Michael White on 0151 794
4371 (fax: 0151 794 4349, email: [log in to unmask]).
Closing date for all of the above posts: 24 September1998
Further particulars and details of the application procedure may be
requested from the Director of Personnel, The University of Liverpool,
Liverpool, L69 3BX on 0151 794 2210 (24 hr answerphone) or via email:
[log in to unmask] Web site at http://www.liv.ac.uk
Committed to equal opportunities
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Chris Wood
School of Biological Sciences
Life Science Building Tel: 0151 7944373
University of Liverpool Page: 04325 231223
Crown Street Fax: 0151 7944349
Liverpool L69 7ZB
UK email:[log in to unmask]
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