The University of Manchester

Faculty of Life Sciences

Research Associate
  (REF: LS/10019)

£28,983 - £35,646 per annum


We are seeking an enthusiastic postdoctoral researcher to join a team  
led by Professor Alan North and Dr. Chris Thompson.  This joint  
project funded by the Medical Research Council will use a  
multidisciplinary approach to study the role and regulation of P2X  
receptors, and is based on our recent discovery of an intracellular  
role for P2X receptors (Fountain et al, Nature 448, 200-3, 2007).   
Techniques will include structure-function work on P2X receptors using  
heterologous expression, biochemical studies and real time imaging of  
P2X receptor localisation.

You should currently hold or be about to obtain a PhD in a relevant  
field or equivalent.  Experience in either whole-cell patch-clamping  
or live cell imaging or protein purification is required.
The post funded by the MRC and is available for one year in the first  
instance, with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years.
Informal enquiries may be addressed to: Dr Chris Thompson. Tel: 0161  
275 1588 or email: [log in to unmask]
Application forms and further particulars can be obtained at  
http://www.manchester.ac.uk/aboutus/jobs/ or from

The Directorate of Human Resources
Tel: +44 (0) 161 275 8836
Email: [log in to unmask]

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Chris Thompson, PhD
Lister Institute Fellow and Senior Lecturer,
Faculty of Life Sciences,
University of Manchester,
Michael Smith Building,
Oxford Road,
Manchester
UK
M13 9PT

phone: 44 (0)161 275 1588
fax:    44 (0)161 275 1491

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