Research Group Leader

(Fixed Term)

Salary: £27,854-£36,298 pa

Reference: PK00907

Closing date: 31 May 2013

We wish to recruit a Research Group Leader in Microbiology or Parasitology to establish independent research within the Division of Microbiology & Parasitology. The position will be for a maximum of 4 years.

The successful candidates will be provided with laboratory space and a PhD-studentship in the Department of Pathology, Tennis Court Road. It is expected that he/she will obtain research grants to build a research group. Candidates should have an excellent early career track-record and high quality research plans that are either novel or can complement our current research.

For parasitology current research includes toxoplasma host-parasite interactions, trypanosome cell biology, and helminth immunoepidemiology. Our current work is indicated here: http://www.path.cam.ac.uk/research/parasitology.html

In Microbiology we are looking for someone using molecular, biochemical, cellular and structural approaches to gain a mechanistic understanding of bacterial pathogen cell function and/or interaction with host cells. Our current work is indicated here:  http://www.path.cam.ac.uk/research/microbiology.html

Informal enquiries can be made to the Head of Department hodsec@cam.ac.uk.

You may also be interested to note other opportunities on a related subject:

1)  University Lecturer in Microbiology or Parasitology (5 year fixed term) in the Department of Pathology

2)  University Lecturer OR Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology (one post only) in the Department of Veterinary Medicine

For further information please visit http://www.jobs.cam.ac.uk

This appointment is subject to a health assessment. Whether an outcome is satisfactory will be determined by the University.

Completed applications consisting of an outline of the proposed research, a CV with publications list, names and addresses of two referees and the CHRIS/6 form, (downloadable from the Apply link below), should be emailed to jobs@path.cam.ac.uk or posted to the Administration Office, Department of Pathology, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge, CB2 1QP.

Applications must be received by 5 pm on the closing date.

Please quote reference PK00907 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

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