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Research Associate

University of Strathclyde
United Kingdom

Supramolecular Gels for Bioenergy Applications

The research group of Professor Ulijn invites applications for two Research Associate positions available in the area of supramolecular gels for bioenergy applications.
The successful applicant for the 3 year post will work on the project “Evolutionary Discovery of Protein Stabilising Supramolecular Gels” funded by the European Research Council (ERC). The 1 year position will be selected to work on the project “Bio-Electronic Interfaces in Supramolecular Gels” funded by the Leverhulme Trust. These posts are available from January 2012.
The Department seek top quality candidates with excellent communication skills and a PhD in supramolecular chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics, peptide nanotechnology, conducting polymers, artificial light harvesting systems, microbiology/biofuels or similar. It is essential that applicants have a good track record of publications in high quality international journals. The successful candidates will join the new bioenergy activity within the biomolecular nanotechnology research group (www.ulijnlab.com), an ambitious research team with an international and cross-disciplinary focus. The research theme is closely aligned with the new Technology and Innovation Centre (TIC) at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow (www.strath.ac.uk/tic).
For an application pack visit http://vacancies.strath.ac.uk or contact Human Resources, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G1 1XQ. Tel. 0141 553 4133, quoting the appropriate reference.
Closing date: Friday 04 November 2011
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