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Research Associate: Dynamic Self-Assembled Materials (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to join the group of Dr Scherman from 1st September 2013 or soon thereafter. The successful candidate will investigate the use of techniques developed in the Scherman group to create and characterise dynamic, functional self-assembled materials. S/he will have expertise relevant to our recent work appearing in J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2010, 132, 14251-14260, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2012, 135, 11767-11773, Science 2012, 335, 690-694 and Chem. Commun., 2011, 47, 164-166, however, it is envisioned that the project will have a strong focus on historical artefact conservation and thus hands-on, relevant experience is highly desirable.
Approximately 35% of his/her time will also be dedicated to the administration of the FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network (ITN) SASSYPOL - Hierarchical Self Assembly of Polymeric Soft Systems, providing experience in running a 12-partner scientific collaboration network.
The successful candidate will have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in Chemistry or a related subject and ideally a proven track record in conservation science and display excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills. Other areas of expertise relevant to this position include organic chemistry and polymer synthesis and skill with modern spectroscopic and imaging techniques.
Applications should include a cover letter, CV, publications list, contact details for three professional referees, and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6), and should be sent to Glenda Harden (email: mel-sec@ch.cam.ac.uk), Secretary of the Melville Laboratory, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW.
Please quote reference MA01308 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy. If applying by e-mail, please use the subject line 'Application for Scherman postdoctoral position - MA01308'.
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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 March 2017 in the first instance.
An EPSRC-funded studentship is available in the research group of Professor Stephen Elliott, starting in October 2013 or January 2014, in one of the following areas:
(i) chemical/biochemical sensing for medical diagnostics and environmental monitoring, using MEMS (cantilever) and optical-waveguide sensors;
(ii) computer simulation of novel electronic materials (e.g. phase-change non-volatile memory materials).
Applicants should have, or expect to obtain, at least the equivalent of a II.1 UK honours degree (and preferably a Masters) in physical chemistry, chemical physics, or other relevant discipline. The studentship will cover tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant for EU nationals who satisfy the eligibility requirements of the UK Research Councils. Owing to funding restrictions, the studentship is not available to non-EU nationals.
Applications should include a CV, and contact details for two professional referees, and should be sent to Professor Stephen Elliott, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW (email: sre1@cam.ac.uk). Further information about the studentship can be obtained from Professor Elliott.
Please quote reference MA01373 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
Research Associate: 3D Super-Resolution Imaging in Live Cells (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate in the groups of Professor David Klenerman and Dr Steven Lee in the Department of Chemistry to build and develop a 3D super-resolution fluorescence microscope, based on single-molecule localisation microscopy. This will then be applied to the imaging of DNA damage/repair processes and cytotoxic protein aggregates in live cells in collaboration with local biological and biomedical groups.
Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in physics, biophysics or chemistry and previous experience of single-molecule fluorescence microscopy, ideally in living cells.
This post is available immediately. Applications should include a CV, contact details for three professional referees, and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), and should be sent to Tina Jost, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW (email: tj201@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA01255 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Associate: Molecular mechanism of protein aggregation (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to work with Dr Tuomas Knowles, Prof Michele Vendruscolo and Prof Christopher Dobson in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. The group is engaged in research into protein aggregation and its links to human diseases, in particular concerning the formation of conformational states competent for protein aggregation, the formation of protein oligomers, the formation of the mature fibrils and the molecular determinants of protein oligomer toxicity. One essential part of this research concerns the development of potential strategies to inhibit the deleterious biological effects of protein aggregation and its resulting toxicity. The holder of the post will investigate the mechanism of aggregation of protein by using a range of biophysical and molecular biology techniques.
Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology or related discipline. Prior experience in protein aggregation is desirable. Applicants should have an interest in applying a variety of different methods to complex biomolecular systems and enjoy working in a multi-disciplinary environment.
The position is available from July 2013. Applications should include a CV, publications list, contact details for three professional referees, and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), and should be sent to Ms Karen Valelli, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom (email: kjv26@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA01293 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Marie Curie Early-Stage Research Fellowship: Simulation of Colloidal Systems
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 October 2013.
One or more Marie Curie Early-Stage Researcher Fellowships are available in the group of Professor Daan Frenkel. The projects are focused on computational study of active colloids and magnetic colloids out of equilibrium. We are interested in pattern formation and collective behaviour of such systems.
Applicants should hold an honours Bachelors degree (and preferably a Masters) in physics, chemistry or a related natural science subject, and should have a strong background in statistical mechanics and soft matter physics or chemistry. Experience in computer programming would be advantageous.
Salary will be according to standard Marie Curie ESR allowances. Applicants must satisfy the eligibility requirements for an Early-Stage Researcher within the Marie Curie framework, i.e. they must have less than 4 years' research experience after graduation, must be nationals of a country other than the UK, and must not have resided in the UK for more than one year at the time of the appointment.
The posts are available immediately, and can be 3 or 4 months in duration, depending on the project undertaken.
Applications should include a CV, contact details for three professional referees, and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), and should be sent to Mrs Sue Harding, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW (email: sh10009@cam.ac.uk).
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Research Associate: Disrupting protein-protein interactions using fragment based approaches (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 May 2015 in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to work with Professor Chris Abell at the Department of Chemistry, on using fragment based approaches to discover small molecules that disrupt protein-protein interactions. The research is part of a multidisciplinary initiative between the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry (Prof Tom Blundell and Dr Marko Hyvonen) and the Hutchison/MRC Research Centre (Prof Ashok Venkitaraman and Dr Grahame McKenzie) at the University of Cambridge.
Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in organic chemistry. Proven expertise in biological chemistry is essential. Expertise in synthetic chemistry, and relevant post-doctoral or industrial experience in drug discovery would be advantageous. Applicants will be expected to work closely and interactively with colleagues in different disciplines, to have good communications skills and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
This position is available immediately. Applications should include a CV, publications list, contact details for three professional referees, and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), and should be sent to Dr Katherine Abell, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom (e-mail: ka204@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA01256 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Associate: Numerical prediction of the formation of self-assembled structures (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 October 2015 in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to work with Professor Daan Frenkel on a project to predict the phase behaviour of complex self-assembling systems using molecular simulations. Specifically, the research will explore the role of multi-valency. Free-energy calculations will be a key ingredient of this work.
Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in theoretical chemistry or chemical physics, and must have extensive experience with Monte Carlo simulations, ideally in the area of polymeric materials.
Applications should include a CV, publications list, contact details for three professional referees, and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), and should be sent to Sue Harding, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom (e-mail: sh10009@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA01262 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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This post is responsible for the smooth running of the Part IA teaching laboratory. The role holder will provide technical and administrative support in the lab and acts as the deputy to the Chief Teaching/Gen Lab Technician during periods of absence. The role holder provides support for approximately 500 1st year undergraduate students with a daily class size of approximately 50.
Duties will include: providing technical assistance to the Part IA undergraduate students and demonstrators regarding the safe and effective use of equipment and chemicals, providing adequate supplies of and advise the appropriate use of laboratory equipment and chemicals to students, be responsible for chemical stocks held in the laboratory and the manufacture of precursor chemicals for the laboratory practical courses, maintain laboratory equipment and if necessary repair any equipment as required, be involved in providing outreach activities, be involved in the examination processes, ensure the examinations held in department are run according to the university ordinances.
The successful candidate will have a good knowledge and experience of practical chemistry and laboratory procedures. They will be able to demonstrate good interpersonal, organisational, communication and IT skills; the ability to work carefully and methodically plus deal with a wide range of people at all levels; the ability to prioritise, work under pressure and use own initiative. Previous experience of working with young people / students would be an advantage.
This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.
Please complete Parts I and III only of the application form and return together with a letter of application to Emma Graham by email: ejg49@cam.ac.uk or post: Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW.
Please quote reference MA01287 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Associate: Modelling Batteries and Supercapacitors (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 5 months in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to work with Professor Clare Grey on the development and application of theoretical methods to study supercapacitors and batteries.
Applicants should have a PhD in theoretical chemistry, materials or physics or a related topic, and several years of post-doctoral experience in the application of DFT and MD based methods to studying problems in surfaces and solids. The successful candidate will work closely with experimental and theoretical research groups in the Department.
Applications should include a CV, publications list, three references, and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) and should be sent to Tina Jost, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW (email: tj201@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA01226 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Assistant: Mechanistic details of protein misfolding diseases (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 3 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant within the Department of Chemistry. The successful applicant will join a team led by Prof. Christopher M. Dobson, Prof. Michele Vendruscolo and Dr. Tuomas Knowles studying the mechanistic details of protein misfolding diseases.
Applicants should be educated to degree level, or equivalent, in a relevant scientific discipline and must have some experience with protein expression and purification. Practical knowledge of standard molecular biology techniques is highly desirable and knowledge of recombinant protein expression in other organisms such as yeast, would be advantageous, but is not essential.
The primary responsibilities of this post will be to express and purify a number of misfolding-related proteins and peptides which will be used for a variety of biophysical analyses. Other duties may include but are not limited to: site-directed mutagenesis, molecular cloning, analysis of expressed and purified proteins and assistance in running a busy laboratory. Excellent organisational skills and interpersonal skills to work within a research team are essential.
Informal inquiries can be made by contacting Dr. Janet Kumita (jrk38@cam.ac.uk).
Applications should include a CV, publications list, three references, and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) and should be sent to Clare Rutterford, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW (email: cmjr2@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA01227 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Research Associate: Self-Organisation in Proteins and Polymers x 2 (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2015 in the first instance.
Applications are invited for two post-doctoral research associates to work with Professor David Wales and Professor Daan Frenkel in the Chemistry Department in Cambridge, potentially with further collaboration involving Dr Mark Miller at Durham University. The projects involve theory and simulation of multivalent self-assembling particles as well as the structure and thermodynamics of proteins associated with disease-causing agents, such as viruses. The simulation protocols are likely to employ representations covering fully atomistic to coarse-grained descriptions, and will be developed in conjunction with analytical theory.
Applicants should have (or be about to receive) a PhD in theoretical chemistry or physics. Significant expertise in computer simulation and statistical mechanics is important, and familiarity with biomolecular force fields for protein simulation would be an advantage.
These posts are available immediately. Applications should include a CV, publications list, three references and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) and should be sent to Sue Harding, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW (email: sh10009@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA01186 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 6 years in the first instance.
This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.
We are looking for a well-organised Administrator/Personal Assistant (PA) to provide administrative support for the Christian Doppler laboratory, to support the members of the Doppler laboratory and act as PA to the Head of the Doppler laboratory, Dr. Erwin Reisner.
The role holder will undertake activities such as providing financial and administrative management of a dynamic research team and will be strongly involved in the daily operation of the laboratory. The work ranges from dealing with expenditure, monitoring budgets, placing orders and preparing regular statements to providing support in the preparation of scientific publications, research proposals and organising events. The role also involves diary management, coordination of schedules, arranging travel and accommodation.
The role requires excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal pro-actively with a wide range of people at all levels, a wealth of experience of working in a busy office, working effectively under pressure and of prioritising work in order to meet on occasions challenging deadlines. The role holder will need be able to work independently, acting effectively on their own initiative and have attention to detail.
Ideally educated to A level standard or equivalent with GCSE English and Mathematics and RSA III Level word processing ability, the successful candidate will have good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and Internet.
As most of the guidelines and communication with the Doppler association takes place in German, a German speaker would be desirable. The successful candidate will be required to go to Vienna for a training course in the first few months of appointment.
The role is 18.25 hours per week, days and hours to be worked will be negotiable on appointment.
More information about the Reisner research group and the Doppler laboratory can be found here: http://www-reisner.ch.cam.ac.uk/
Please complete Parts I and III only of the application form and return together with a letter of application to Emma Graham by email: ejg49@cam.ac.uk or post: Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW. Informal enquiries about the post can be addressed directly to Dr Erwin Reisner (reisner@ch.cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA01203 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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The Melville Laboratory and Materials Chemistry groups at the Department of Chemistry invite applications from outstanding individuals for a tenure-track University Lectureship to be taken up as soon as possible.
Candidates with research interests in macromolecular/polymer chemistry and (bio)materials chemistry that complement rather than duplicate our existing strengths are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will be expected to establish a high-quality, internationally recognised and externally funded research programme. Moreover, they are expected to demonstrate a firm commitment to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels within the Department. Interdisciplinary and collaborative research is strongly encouraged across the university and its associated institutes.
Information about the Department's research and teaching activities are available on the Department's website (http://www.ch.cam.ac.uk).
Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Dr Oren Scherman, Professor Clare Grey or Head of Department Professor Daan Frenkel (melmater@hermes.cam.ac.uk).
This position requires a PhD degree, preferably with suitable postdoctoral experience and strong evidence of research excellence. Appointment will be for a probationary period of five years in the first instance. Applications should include a CV, publications list, contact details for three professional referees, and a succinct research plan (up to five pages) and a brief summary of previous research experience.
Interviews of short-listed candidates are scheduled to take place on June 25 or 26. In case an applicant is unable to come for an interview on either of those dates, she/he should contact melmater@hermes.cam.ac.uk to propose alternative dates.
Please quote reference MA01070 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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The Department of Chemistry wishes to appoint a three-year fixed-term Lecturer in theoretical chemistry to take up appointment as soon as possible. Candidates should have a strong research background in theoretical chemistry or chemical physics, and will be expected to make a major contribution to the Department's undergraduate teaching programme.
Information about the Department's research and teaching activities are available on the Department's website (http://www.ch.cam.ac.uk). Informal enquiries about the position can be made to Professor Ali Alavi (asa10@cam.ac.uk) or Professor Daan Frenkel (df246@cam.ac.uk).
Applications should include a CV, publications list, contact details for three professional referees, and a statement (up to eight pages) covering your research experience to date and research plans for the duration of the appointment. This should be accompanied by a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), and should be sent electronically to Dr Howard Jones, Academic Secretary, Department of Chemistry (email: hrnj1@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA01043 in all correspondence.
Tenure: The funds for this post are available for 3 years.
Research Associate: Chemical Synthesis in Flow x 2 (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
Applications are invited from chemists with a strong track record in organic synthesis to work with Professor Steven Ley on various flow chemistry programmes.
Applicants should hold (or be about to obtain) a PhD in organic chemistry, possess excellent synthesis skills and be able to demonstrate creativity in their approach towards challenging synthesis problems. We are looking for dynamic individuals with excellent written and oral communication skills who can work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team. See the group website here: http://www.leygroup.ch.cam.ac.uk
The posts are available from June 2013.
Interested applicants should, in the first instance, email Mrs Jude O'Connor for further particulars and a supplementary application form (leyadmin@ch.cam.ac.uk). Applications must be received by the deadline and should include CV, publications list, three references, and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/) sent to Mrs Jude O'Connor, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW.
Please quote reference MA01102 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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Royal Society, Research Council and Wellcome Trust Research Fellowships
The Department of Chemistry is looking to support individuals of outstanding merit and potential who might wish to apply for one of the following post-doctoral research fellowships later this year:
Royal Society University Research Fellowship
EPSRC Early Career Fellowship
BBSRC David Phillips Fellowship
NERC Advanced Research Fellowship
Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellowship in Basic Biomedical Science
Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellowship
MRC Career Development Award
MRC Senior Non-clinical Fellowship
The Department invites expressions of interest from candidates who would like to apply to hold one of these fellowships in the Department of Chemistry at Cambridge. Short-listed applicants will be invited to visit the Department on Tuesday July 9th.
Research Associate: Drug Discovery and Chemical Biology (Fixed Term)
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 January 2016 in the first instance.
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral research associate to work with Professor Chris Abell and Professor Tom Blundell (Department of Biochemistry) on a project to use fragment-based approaches to discover molecules that inhibit enzymes from Mycobacterium tuberculosis (see Angew. Chemie Intl. Ed. 2009, 48, 8452-8456 for an example of our work).
Applicants should have (or be about to obtain) a PhD in organic chemistry. Proven expertise in synthetic organic chemistry is essential; some knowledge of biological chemistry, enzymology and drug discovery would be advantageous.
This position is available from 1 June 2013.
Applications should include a CV, publications list, contact details for three professional referees, and a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), and should be sent to Dr Katherine Abell, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, United Kingdom (e-mail: ka204@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference MA01103 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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The Department of Chemistry wishes to appoint a University Lecturer in molecular informatics to take up appointment as soon as possible. We are particularly interested in recruiting someone with research interests in data mining, especially bridging chemo- and bio-informatics techniques in chemical biology and drug discovery. The post is based in the Unilever Centre for Molecular Sciences Informatics, which has strong international links and collaborations with industrial, academic and other research groups. The successful candidate will have or will be expected to develop a record of world-class research commensurate with the Department's international reputation.
Teaching responsibilities will include contributing to undergraduate courses, supervising final-year undergraduate research projects and training graduate (MPhil/PhD) students.
Applications should include a CV, publications list, contact details for three professional referees, and a statement (up to eight pages) covering your research experience to date and future research plans. This should be accompanied by a completed form CHRIS/6 Parts I and III (downloadable from http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), and should be sent electronically to Dr Howard Jones, Academic Secretary, Department of Chemistry (email: hrnj1@cam.ac.uk).
Informal enquiries about the post can be addressed to Professor Robert Glen (rcg28@cam.ac.uk).
Appointment will be for a probationary period of five years in the first instance.
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We are looking for a cheerful, helpful person to assist the Catering Manager of our Cybercafé in offering an excellent catering service for all members of the Department, numbering in excess of 650 personnel.
Duties will include: providing a counter service, topping up counter supplies, operating the till, using the dishwasher, and always maintaining an excellent standard of cleanliness and hygiene. In the absence of the Catering Manager the role holder will act on their behalf.
This post is full time; the working hours will be Monday to Friday, 08.30 to 16.20.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in a café type environment, the ability to provide excellent customer service and have a high standard of numeracy. Good communication skills are essential and a Basic Food and Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage.
Please complete Parts I and III only of the application form and return together with a letter of application to Emma Graham by email: ejg49@cam.ac.uk or post: Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW.
Please quote reference MA01142 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
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PhD Studentship: Cheminformatics / Computer-Aided Drug Design
A 4-year BBSRC CASE studentship is available in the group led by Dr Andreas Bender at the Unilever Centre for Molecular Sciences Informatics in collaboration with AstraZeneca. Based on bioactivity databases, which contain millions of data points, our group has already established considerable expertise in ligand-based target prediction. This project will analyse the mode of action of phenotypic screening data (such as from cellular screens) which are of great importance in current drug discovery due to their increased disease relevance compared to target-based screens.
The studentship is available from October 2013, though a start date of January or April 2014 is also possible. Applicants should have obtained, or expect to obtain, at least the equivalent of a II.1 UK honours degree (and preferably a Masters) in chemistry, biology, pharmacology, computer science or other relevant discipline. The project embraces both biological science and computer science; applicants qualified in one field must demonstrate an interest in working in the other.
The studentship will cover tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant for EU nationals who satisfy the eligibility requirements of the UK Research Councils. Owing to funding restrictions, the studentship is not available to non-EU nationals.
Applications should include a CV, contact details for two professional referees, and should be sent to Dr Andreas Bender, Department of Chemistry, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW (email: ab454@cam.ac.uk).
