Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Cell signalling in C. elegans

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to investigate the roles of IP₃ and calcium signalling in the regulation of the behaviour and physiology of C. elegans.  Our laboratory aims to develop an integrated view of the function of signal transduction pathways, from the molecular mechanisms to the biology of the whole animal. For further details see http://www.zoo.cam.ac.uk/zoostaff/baylis/homepage.html.

The position is in the Baylis group and is funded by the MRC. It is available immediately, but there is some flexibility in the start date. The position is for up to two years in the first instance and may continue subject to further funding. The salary will be in the range £18,265-£27,399 pa depending on experience.

Informal enquiries should be addressed to Dr Howard Baylis (hab@mole.bio.cam.ac.uk). Applicants should send a completed PD18 form (available at http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/personnel/forms/pd18/) and their C.V. (including publication list and a brief statement of their research interests) together with names of two referees, to Anne Garlick (ag318@hermes.cam.ac.uk) Department of Zoology, University of Cambridge, Downing Street, Cambridge, CB2 3EJ, UK.
The closing date for applications is 19 September  2003.

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