UCL’s Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology
Postdoctoral Research Associate
We are pleased to announce a call for applications for a postdoctoral research
associate to complete a piece of work on microtubule dynamics during entry
into mitosis. The project requires molecular biology, live cell imaging and
quantitative data analysis. We expect the successful candidate to be an
exceptional, highly motivated scientist who has a BSc in a relevant area, a
PhD degree in the study of mitosis/division in human cell culture and postdoctoral experience in studying microtubule dynamics, cell cycle control and
mitotic rounding.
Work will be carried out primarily at the MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell
Biology http://www.ucl.ac.uk/LMCB/.
The position is available from February to July 2016. The appointment will be
on UCL Grade 7 from £33,686 to £40,716 inclusive of London Allowance and
will be made on an ‘as and when’ basis with actual hours of work paid up to a
maximum of 36.5 per week.
Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to Ione Karney
(i.karney@ucl.ac.uk). A job description and person specification are attached
below. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or application process,
please contact Ione Karney (i.karney@ucl.ac.uk). Informal inquiries about the
job should be directed to Prof Buzz Baum (b.baum@ucl.ac.uk) who will be
supervising the research.
Closing date: by 5.00pm Wednesday 13 January 2016
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Job Description
Job Title:
Research Associate
Department:
MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology
Reports to
Buzz Baum
Grade:
Grade 7
Main Purpose
This postdoctoral researcher is required to complete a piece of work on the
regulation and function of microtubule remodelling during mitotic rounding in human
cells. The project involves molecular genetics, microfabrication, live cell imaging and
quantitative data analysis, and the researcher should have a background in the study
of cell morphogenesis, the cell cycle, the mitotic spindle and microtubule dynamics in
human cell culture.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. To complete an analysis of the mechanism and function of microtubule
remodelling during mitotic entry.
2. To help write up and publish the work.
3. To present the work at lab meetings, local and international meetings
4. To represent the lab in meetings and in interactions with collaborators
5. To help bring collaborative projects to fruition.
6. To train students.
7. To contribute to the intellectual and social life of the team.
Key Responsibilities
1. To maintain the very highest standards of research integrity
2. To be a team player: to assist other members of the lab and other projects as
and when is required for the success of the team
3. To be a good lab citizen and be diligent in performing lab duties
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON
Department of MRC Laboratory for Molecular Cell Biology
Person Specification for the Post of Research Associate
Criteria
identified:
Knowledge – including
Qualifications
Education, qualifications and
training
Essential
Desirable
Must have a BSc, Masters
and PhD in biomedical
sciences.
Previous work experience
Must have carried out
original research in the life
sciences to a high level.
Must have published one
or more first author papers
and collaborative papers
in this area.
Should have a strong
background in
interdisciplinary
research in the life
sciences.
Should have
participated in courses
to gain training in
interdisciplinary
approaches. Should
have experience
working in multiple labs.
Skills and Experience
Evidence of research
excellence in cell biology
Must be an experienced in
human cell culture
methods.
Evidence of independence
and initiative
Must have carried out a
project under own steam.
Must have presented work
at international meetings.
Quantitative cell biology skills
Must have a proven ability
to analyse quantitative cell
biological data.
Quantitative skills (HT)
Must have a proven ability
to use appropriate
statistical methods (and
software) for analysing
dynamic data.
Must be comfortable using
computational
approaches.
Computational Biology skills
Personal Qualities
Would benefit from
having engaged in
projects using genome
editing and
microfabrication.
Should have
experience in studying
microtubule dynamics
and the cell cycle.
Should have evidence
of organisational skills
and leadership.
Should show evidence
of having written and
having been awarded
competitive
international
fellowships.
Should have
experience in spinning
disk confocal
microscopy and image
analysis.
Should be able to use
Matlab.
Communication skills
A team player
Proven ability to
communicate work orally
to an audience of
specialists and nonspecialists.
Must provide evidence of
having trained others.
Must be wiling were
necessary to help
complete the work of
others in the team as a coauthor.
Should have presented
own work (poster/oral)
at major meetings.
Should have evidence
of being able to train
others in computational
methods. Should have
engaged in
collaborative work.
Personal style and behaviour:
Candidates should be bright, creative, independent, mature, well organised,
responsible and willing to work as a member of a team.