An Early Stage Researcher (ESR) position is available supported by an EU European Training Networks (ETN) called TASPPI (Targeted Small-Molecule Stabilisation of Protein-Protein Interactions, co-ordinator Professor C Ottmann, Tue Eindhoven, Netherlands). An Early Stage Researcher (ESR) position is a Marie Curie Fellowship for postgraduate research, and includes studies towards a doctoral degree (PhD). It is anticipated that the research performed will form all or part of your studies towards a postgraduate research degree (PhD) in chemical biology to be awarded by the University of Leeds. The Initial Training Network provides an excellent opportunity for scientific and personal development, with regular training courses in both scientific and general transferable skills at different locations throughout Europe. There is also the chance to meet and discuss research problems with leading scientists in the field.
It is anticipated that the research performed will form all or part of your studies towards a postgraduate research degree (PhD) in chemical biology. You will have an undergraduate degree (with a minimum 2.1 degree or above or equivalent) in Chemistry or a closely related discipline. You must be eligible to be appointed as an Early Stage Researcher in the UK.
As part of this programme, we are recruiting an ESR to join the Chemical Biology group at Leeds who will be supervised by Professor Andy Wilson. You will undertake interdisciplinary research as part of the programme and there will be multiple opportunities for personal development (including team-working), and secondments to our industrial and academic partners. Network-Wide Training Events in drug development will be organised by the TASPPI consortium. Indicative combinations of experimental and computational approaches to be used are as follows: peptide design and synthesis, biophysics and structural biology, small molecular synthesis, and evaluation of the cellular function of novel protein-protein interaction stabilizers.
You will develop a Personal Career Development Plan, designed with the supervisor at the beginning of the fellowship, covering training needs (including complementary skills) and scientific objectives. You will be expected to have at least one secondment to one of the non-UK partners.
For information on Marie Curie initial training networks, see:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/mariecurieactions/
Applicants are asked to apply via the University of Leeds jobs website but should also supply the following:
• A personal statement of application referring to the project you are applying for that should also include:
o The exact award date (day/month/year) of the degree that entitles you to embark on a PhD;
o A list of countries you have lived, worked and studied in during the last 3 years (most recent first), including date from and to (day/month/year).
• A curriculum vitae including the details of 2 academic referees
• Degree transcripts and degree certificates
• Certificates of English language qualifications if you have them
A final decision on the appointment to this role will be taken by the TASPPI recruitment committee
You will be offered a salary plus allowances in line with the Marie Sklodowska-Curie ITN requirements for Early Stage Researchers.
The ESR living allowance is fixed at €44,895.96 per annum plus allowances. This figure is before employers and employees’ deduction for national insurance and taxes per year, which will be paid in Sterling using an appropriate conversion rate.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Andy Wilson, tel +44 (0)113 343-1409, email a.j.wilson@leeds.ac.uk
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Closing Date: 03 Jun 2016
Category: Research