University of Manchester: Postdoctoral Research Associate

School of Biological Sciences
REF 867/04

A postdoctoral position is available for 12 months from 1 September 2004 to study mechanisms of integrin signalling. You will be involved in the preparation of primary cultures, DNA sequencing and use of DNA software, and RNA and DNA preparation from cultured cells and tissues. Essential publication requirements: must have proven research record in the field of extracellular matrix research. Essential expertise: in vivo genotyping and phenotype analysis; culture of primary epithelial cells; DNA/RNA isolation, RT-PCR; gene transfer into mammalian cells; working with extracellular matrix proteins.

Salary: £19,460 - £21,460 per annum.

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For further information on the University see http://www.man.ac.uk/.

Application forms and further particulars are also available from the Office of the Director of Personnel, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL; tel +44 (0) 161 275 2028; fax +44 (0) 161 275 2471; minicom (for the hearing impaired) +44 (0) 161 275 7889; email: personnel@man.ac.uk.

Quote ref 867/04.
Closing date 20 August 2004.

The Victoria University of Manchester and UMIST will form a single university from 1 October 2004. Both universities have guaranteed all staff in their employment who transfer to the new institution a post at a salary level and with conditions of service equivalent to those they currently enjoy. This guarantee applies equally to any newly-recruited staff who will be in post when the unified university is created.