Vacancies in the Institute

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• Application forms

(please refer to vacancy notices below to ensure you download and complete the correct form)

• CHRIS/5 (usually for Assistant Staff vacancies)

• CHRIS/6 (usually for Research/Academic/Academic-Related Staff vacancies)

• Research Associate

The Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute is a leading cancer and developmental biology research institute in the University of Cambridge, UK. Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Scientist or a Research Assistant to join the group of Dr
Philip Zegerman, to work on the genome-wide regulation of replication initiation in the budding yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae (http://www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk/zegerman.html). Our recent work has provided mechanistic insights into regulated origin firing both during the cell cycle and after DNA damage (Mantiero et al, EMBO J 2011, Zegerman and Diffley, Nature 2010; Zegerman and
Diffley, Nature 2007). This project aims to understand the importance of this regulation for coordinating other cellular processes, for cell cycle progression and for genome stability. Postdoctoral applicants will have a PhD in biochemistry, genetics or molecular biology and Research Assistants will be expected to demonstrate evidence of organisational and lab managerial skills. Expertise in yeast genetics and/or whole genome profiling either by microarray or nextgeneration sequencing will be important. Previous experience of bioinformatics is useful but not required. Familiarity with the field of DNA replication would be an advantage. The person appointed will have the ability to multi-task, prioritise work effectively and have good communication skills.

Informal enquiries can be addressed to Dr P Zegerman. A covering letter and CV, and Parts 1 and 3 of the CHRIS/6 application form should be completed and emailed to jobs@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.

• Salary: £23,811-£35,938 pa*
• Limit of tenure: * The funds for this post are available for 1 year in the first instance with the opportunity to extend.
• Closing date for applications: Friday 1st June 2012
• Interview Date(s): to be confirmed.
• Quote reference: PR00227
• Application form: CHRIS/6
• Date Posted: 2 May 2012

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• Research Associate

A postdoctoral position is available to work in the group of Professor Stephen Jackson, at the Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute, Cambridge University. The work will focus on the DNA damage response (DDR) in mammalian cells. The candidate must have a PhD in Biological Sciences and must be highly motivated with prior graduate and preferably postgraduate experience in the biochemistry, molecular and cellular biology of the DNA damage response, particularly in mammalian cells.

A full CV and a brief statement of research interests including the names and contact details of three academic referees, and Parts 1 and 3 of the CHRIS/6 application form should be completed and emailed to jobs@gurdon.cam.ac.uk. Or if the applicant has limited access to the internet, please send a hard copy to The Administration Secretary, Gurdon Institute, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QN.

• Salary: £27,578-£35,938 pa*
• Limit of tenure: * The funds for this post are available for 2 years in the first instance.
• Closing date for applications: Friday 1st June 2012
• Interview Date(s): to be confirmed.
• Quote reference: PR00220
• Application form: CHRIS/6
• Date Posted: 27 April 2012

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

• Research Assistant

Applications are being accepted for a Laboratory Research Assistant in the Ahringer Lab to study chromatin regulation in C.elegans. The successful applicant should have a university degree and experience in C.elegans culture, genetics, transgenesis, and microscopy, and in standard molecular biology techniques. The contract will run from 1 August 2012.

Please email a covering letter, full CV, and parts 1 and 3 of the CHRIS/6 application form to jobs@gurdon.cam.ac.uk.

• Salary: £23,811-£26,779 pa*
• Limit of tenure: * The funds for this post are available until 30 September 2013 in the first instance.
• Closing date for applications: 18 May 2012
• Interview Date(s): to be confirmed.
• Quote reference: PR00201
• Application form: CHRIS/6
• Date Posted: 16 April 2012

This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University. The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity. The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.