Research Fellow University of Aberdeen

We have a position available for an independent, ambitious and highly motivated individual to work on a BBSRC funded project within the laboratory of Dr Colin Selman. You will use an integrative approach from whole-animal physiology to various genomic, molecular and cellular approaches in order to dissect out the mechanisms underlying healthy ageing in insulin receptor substrate 1 (Irs1) null mice (see Selman et al. 2008, FASEB J).

A PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related Biological Science topic is essential, as is evidence of first author publications. Experience in some of the following; mouse husbandry, whole-animal physiology, DNA base excision repair and antioxidant enzyme assays, tissue cell culture, mitochondrial biology or molecular biology would be advantageous. Training will be provided to enable the candidate to extend their skills. Expertise in the isolation of mouse primary fibroblasts would also be desirable.

Salary will be at the appropriate point on the Grade 6 salary scale. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Colin Selman (c.selman@abdn.ac.uk).

Should you require a visa to undertake paid employment in the UK you will be required to fulfil the minimum points criteria to be granted a Certificate of Sponsorship and Tier 2 visa.  As appropriate, at the time an offer of appointment is made you will be asked to demonstrate that you fulfil the criteria in respect of financial maintenance and competency in English. Please do not hesitate to contact Diane Norris, HR Adviser, for further information on this.

To apply online for this position visit www.abdn.ac.uk/jobs or alternatively you may request an application pack by emailing your name and contact details to jobs@abdn.ac.uk or by telephoning our 24 hour answer service on (01224) 272727 quoting the job reference number YZY198R.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is March 26^th 2010.

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