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Career Development Fellow (Bioinformatician)

MRC LMCB & CBU

Fixed term contract (3 years)

The MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology is an internationally renowned molecular and cell biology institute situated in the heart of London at University College London (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/lmcb). Applications are invited for a bright and highly motivated Bioinformatician to join the Translational Research Resource Centre (TRRC) led by Dr Robin Ketteler.

The TRRC is a newly established high-throughput screening laboratory located at the MRC LMCB in central London. We aim to perform genome-wide high-throughput RNAi screening and small molecule drug screening with an emphasis on image-based technologies and reporter-gene assays. The laboratory is equipped with cutting edge technologies and equipment.

The successful candidate will be analyzing data from high-throughput screening experiments and developing tools for data handling and data mining of experimental data and published data in the scientific literature. The successful applicant will also interact with other researchers in the area performing high-throughput screening projects.

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant biomedical discipline and experience in bioinformatics that should ideally include navigating within molecular databases and analysis of imaging data. Experience in cell biology and/or molecular biology is desirable, with a background in high-throughput screening an advantage. Applicants should be willing to work independently and as a team so that they can undertake their own research projects and take an active role in ensuring the well-being and success of the research group as a whole.

This will include training pre- and post-doctoral scientists and active participation in collaborative research projects.

The post is funded for three years and is available immediately. Salary is on MRC band 4 from £29,663 to £35,399 inclusive and will be commensurate with skills and experience.

Highly committed candidates are encouraged to contact me by email at r.ketteler@ucl.ac.uk.
If you would like to receive this advert in large print, Braille, audio, or electronic format/hard copy, please contact the Recruitment Team at the MRC Shared Service Centre on 01793 301049 or recruitment@ssc.mrc.ac.uk

Applications for this role must be made online by clicking the Apply Now button below. If you do not have internet access or experience technical difficulties, please call the number listed within the 'View Contact Details' section below, quoting reference number CBU09/572.

Applicants should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why they would be a suitable candidate along with contact details for three referees.

Closing date: 27th November 2009

The Medical Research Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer