The University of York has been awarded a FP7 Marie Curie ITN (P4FIFTY) to train and develop researchers with expertise in the application of Cytochrome P450 enzymes suitable for chemical synthesis aimed at use in the pharmaceutical and fine chemical synthesis industries.
Applications are invited for two Early Stage Researcher positions, in the laboratories of Prof. Neil Bruce (Department of Biology) and Dr Gideon Grogan (Department of Chemistry). We are looking for highly motivated researchers with degrees in biochemistry, biology, microbiology or related subject. The individuals will undertake a PhD as an integral part of the post.
As part of the Marie Curie Network, the ESRs will work closely with academic and industrial partners to enable the potential of these valuable enzymes for applications in industrial oxidation reactions. The successful applicants will have experience of simple gene cloning and expression techniques. A degree-level appreciation of organic chemistry and an interest in industrial biotechnology would also be advantageous.
Please note that the following Marie Curie ITN eligibility rules apply: candidates should not have resided or worked in the UK for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the date of selection. They must have less than four years research experience and not been awarded a PhD. Interested candidates are requested to contact Mrs Margaret Cafferky (margaret.cafferky@york.ac.uk) to check their eligibility prior to applying.
Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Neil Bruce (neil.bruce@york.ac.uk) or Dr Gideon Grogan (grogan@ysbl.york.ac.uk).
The salary will be in the range £33,766 - £36,337 per annum. The posts are available immediately, but the start date can be delayed until 1st October 2012. The positions are available for 3 years.
Closing date: Wednesday, 11 April 2012.
For further information and to apply on-line, please visit our website: https://jobs.york.ac.uk Alternatively contact HR Services on +44 (0)1904 324835.
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