THE SAINSBURY LABORATORY

An 30 month post-doctoral position is available in the group of Professor Jonathan Jones. This BBSRC-funded project to is investigate mechanisms by which nuclear-localised effectors from the Arabidopsis downy mildew Hyaloperonospora arabidopsidis interfere with host defence and promote disease susceptibility. Extensive experience in protein chemistry, protein kinase assays, cell death assays, and Q-PCR to assay mRNA level changes would be an advantage.

The Sainsbury Laboratory, a world leader in plant science, is a charitable company of ~80 research scientists and support staff. We are based on the Norwich Research Park and closely linked to the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, University of East Anglia and the John Innes Centre.For more information, visitwww.TSL.ac.uk

Salary will be within the UEA Research and Analogous staff Grade 1A scale at between £30,424 and £36,298 pa; the appointment level will reflect qualifications, skills, knowledge and achievements. The position is offered for 30 months.

Candidates should be highly motivated individuals with a PhD degree in Molecular Biology.

Applicants should provide a CV, including the names and contact details of two referees, and a covering letter addressing the selection criteria. Please send formal applications, quoting the reference number below, either by e-mail to HR@TSL.ac.uk or by post to Kim Blanchflower, HR Manager, The Sainsbury Laboratory, Norwich Research Park, Norwich NR4 7UH, UK.

Closing date 23 September 2013 Reference number JJ21/2013 　

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