Division of Investigative Science

Division of Investigative Science
Faculty of Medicine

Salary Range: £25,310 - £29,690 per annum

We are seeking a highly-motivated post-doctoral scientist to work within Dr Vladimir Pelicic's group at the South Kensington campus. The group is part of the Centre for Molecular Microbiology and Infection (CMMI) and studies type IV pili (Tfp), one of the most widespread virulence factors in the bacterial world.

We use the human pathogen Neisseria meningitidis as a model organism to study Tfp and a multi-disciplinary approach combining molecular genetics, functional genomics, protein biochemistry and structural biology. Our intention is that by understanding the molecular basis for Tfp biogenesis and functions, it will be possible to rationally design approaches to prevent and control important infectious diseases.

The post starts on 1 January 2009 and is full-time fixed-term for 18 months. It is funded by the Meningitis Research Foundation to determine whether minor components of meningococcal pili, which we identified recently, could represent novel antigens for inclusion in a vaccine providing universal protection against N. meningitidis.

The successful candidate will have a PhD in molecular microbiology or biochemistry, experience in molecular microbiology and protein biochemistry, and a proven track record of publication in peer reviewed international journals.

For any further information, please contact Dr. Vladimir Pelicic at v.pelicic@imperial.ac.uk or refer to the group's webpage at http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/cmmi/research/vladimirpelicic.

An application form and job description may be obtained from the following web link:

http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/employment/research/hm2008117

You can send your complete application to the HR Assistant, Faculty of Medicine Imperial College London, Hammersmith Campus, Commonwealth Building, Du Cane Road, London, W12 0NN, or by email to hmrecr@imperial.ac.uk, quoting reference number HM2008117.

Closing Date: 22 October 2008 (Quote source of this advertisement)

Valuing diversity and committed to equality of opportunity