UK: Research Associate

University College London – London Centre for Nanotechnology

Full Time
The appointment will be on UCL Grade 7. The salary range will be £29,099 – £35,788 per annum, exclusive of London Allowance.

Duties and Responsibilities
This position forms part of a project, funded by BBSRC, that will build up the capability to image cryofrozen chromosomes using the new method of Coherent X-ray Diffraction Imaging (CXDI). The experimental work will utilize the new I-13 “imaging and coherence” beamline of the Diamond Light Source, which is adjacent to the Research Complex at Harwell, where the position will be based.

The position is funded initially for one year.

Key Requirements
The successful applicant will have a PhD in a relevant area of biological or physical sciences,medicine or biophysics or at least have submitted their thesis. The appointee will also have prior experience in biological X-ray imaging, in experimental research procedures, biological sample handling and with computer-based data analysis.

Further Details
For further details about the vacancy and how to apply on line please go to www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs and search on Reference Number 1187336. Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Ian Robinson (i.robinson@ucl.ac.uk). If you are unable to apply online please contact Ms. Denise Ottley, London Centre for Nanotechnology, 17-19 Gordon Street,London WC1H 0AH or email d.ottley@ucl.ac.uk

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Closing Date 30 Jun 2011
Latest time for the submission of applications 5pm

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