University of Manchester: Research Assistant Position in Apoptosis

Mitochondrial Apoptosis Group
School of Biological Sciences
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This position is available to work in the ‘Mitochondrial Apoptosis Group' at The University of Manchester. You will research basic aspects of apoptosis mechanisms regarding tumour suppressor proteins like Bid and Bax, which act on mitochondria. Your research, integrated within a small but competitive group, will involve a variety of biochemical, molecular and cellular approaches (see http://www.sbs.man.ac.uk/mauro for further information). You should hold a good undergraduate degree in biomedical sciences and have proven laboratory skills. Experience in cell culture procedures and molecular biology techniques is highly desirable.

This 3 year position is funded by the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, and will be available from October 2004. Starting salary: £19,460 - £20,540 per annum.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr. Mauro D. Esposti, School of Biological Sciences, Stopford Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT (Tel: +44 161 2757436; Telefax: +44 161 2755600; email: mauro.esposti@man.ac.uk).
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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.
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Closing date 31 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.