From owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Tue Apr 4 09:55:33 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 6C5A417A5B; Tue, 4 Apr 2000 09:55:32 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id 11CA817A58; Tue, 4 Apr 2000 09:55:29 +0100 (BST) To: schisto@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma From: r alan wilson Date: Mon, 3 Apr 2000 17:55:50 BST Subject: Job advert Message-Id: <20000404085529.11CA817A58@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk Department of Biology Postdoctoral Position in the Schistosomiasis Research Group Molecular Biologist/Immunologist Applications are invited for a 3-year post-doctoral position funded by the European Commissionís INCO-DEV Programme, involving collaboration with Prof. E Beck's laboratory in Giessen, Germany. The aim is to use molecular biological techniques which will permit the cloning and expression of T cell antigens that are relevant to the protective immunity elicited in rodent hosts by the radiation-attenuated schistosome vaccine. The approach uses a T cell selection system for screening purposes to identify novel vaccine candidates. The successful applicant will have expertise in molecular biology which they wish to apply in an immunological context, or will be a cellular immunologist who wishes to enhance their molecular biology skills. Starting alary is on the RA 1A scale, from £16287 to £21597 p.a., according to experience. Informal enquiries can be made to Professor R A Wilson, Tel: 01904 432830; email: HYPERLINK mailto:raw3@york.ac.uk raw3@york.ac.uk Advertised in Nature and New Scientist for March 30th; closing date April 20th 2000. From owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Tue Apr 4 11:17:32 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 0C68C17AE3; Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:17:30 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id 358C217AB7; Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:17:28 +0100 (BST) To: schisto@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma From: Olivia Date: Tue, 04 Apr 2000 11:24:09 +0200 Subject: Call for help Message-Id: <20000404101728.358C217AB7@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk Dear Madam, Sir, Being a biology student at the University of Geneva, I am presently working on a degree (diplôme) in bacteriology at the University Hospital of Geneva, in the Department of Infectious Diseases. I am also taking a certificate in microbiology and parasitology (IIIrd degree certificate). Within this framework, schistosomiasis is the subject of my thesis. I therefore take the liberty of writing to request your kind assistance with any documentation, previous studies, articles, theses or other forms of material on the subject, persons to interview, a.o. and I would be most grateful if you could grant me some access to the vast pool of knowledge and information within your organisation. Sincerely, Olivia Brandès From owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Mon Apr 10 09:49:48 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 7C14217A93; Mon, 10 Apr 2000 09:49:45 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id 29E2317A4E; Mon, 10 Apr 2000 09:49:39 +0100 (BST) To: schisto@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma From: Murray Selkirk Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 21:08:45 +0100 Subject: Postdoctoral & Technical positions Message-Id: <20000410084939.29E2317A4E@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & MEDICINE, LONDON, UK DEPARTMENT OF BIOCHEMISTRY POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE RESEARCH TECHNICIAN ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENTS OF PARASITES Two positions are available immediately, funded by a Wellcome Trust Grant aimed at elucidating mechanisms and isolating molecules secreted by parasitic nematodes which suppress inflammation. The research programme will focus on antagonists of chemokine-receptor interactions, and enzymes which hydrolyse inflammatory mediators. Postdoctoral Research Associate should have experience in biochemistry and molecular biology and an interest in the immunology of infectious diseases. The appointment will be on the RA1A scale, starting salary £19,869-£22,579 plus £2,134 London Allowance, at a point commensurate with experience. Research Technician should have expertise in cellular immunology, and experience in or an aptitude for molecular biology & biochemistry. The appointment will be made up to Grade E, starting point £16,380 plus £2,262 London Weighting. Both appointments are for 3 years, with the possibility of renewal. Applicants should submit a C.V. and the names and contact addresses/numbers of two referees to Dr Murray Selkirk, Dept. of Biochemistry, Imperial College of Science, Technology & Medicine, London SW7 2AY, United Kingdom. Enquiries can be made by calling Dr Selkirk on 0207 594 5214 (44 207 594 5214 from outside the UK) E-mail m.selkirk@ic.ac.uk For further information please see http://155.198.230.36/research/selkirk.html and http://www.bc.ic.ac.uk for information on the Department. From owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Wed Apr 26 08:19:21 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 503FA17AA9; Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:19:20 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id 3C9DB17A87; Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:19:19 +0100 (BST) To: schisto@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma From: j.gilleard@vet.gla.ac.uk ("Dr. J. Gilleard") Date: 25 Apr 2000 11:40:00 +0100 Subject: advert Message-Id: <20000426071919.3C9DB17A87@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx University of Glasgow 1 Postdoctoral position 1 Technician 1 PhD position. Three positions are available (each for three years) to study epidermal development in parasitic nematodes and C.elegans. The project will identify and characterise key transcriptional regulators controlling hypodermal differentiation and use C.elegans as a heterologous system to study parasite gene function. Candidates for the postdoctoral and technical posts should have a solid background in molecular biology and a knowledge of genetics would be an advantage. Candidates for the studentship should have an 1st or upper second class honours degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject. For further information please contact Dr John Gilleard, Dept. of Veterinary Parasitology, Bearsden Rd., University of Glasgow, G84 1QH.United Kingdom Telephone 0141 330 5604. email: j.gilleard@vet.gla.ac.uk xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Dr John Gilleard B.V.Sc., Ph.D, M.R.C.V.S Department of Veterinary Parasitology, University of Glasgow, Bearsden Rd., Glasgow G61 1QH Tel: (0141) 330 5604 Fax: (0141) 330 5603 From owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Wed Apr 26 08:24:12 2000 Return-Path: Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 110) id 89EBC17AB4; Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:24:11 +0100 (BST) Received: by mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk (Postfix, from userid 1) id 362C017AA9; Wed, 26 Apr 2000 08:24:09 +0100 (BST) To: schisto@net.bio.net Newsgroups: bionet.organisms.schistosoma From: aslett@ebi.ac.uk (Martin Aslett) Date: 25 Apr 2000 14:33:48 +0100 Subject: IJP Message-Id: <20000426072409.362C017AA9@mercury.hgmp.mrc.ac.uk> Sender: owner-schisto@hgmp.mrc.ac.uk Precedence: bulk Dear Colleagues, We have been asked to bring your attention to a unique collection of papers: the International Journal for Parasitology's Special Issue on Parasite Genomes (Vol 30, Number 4, 10 April 2000; ISBN 0020-7519). The complete contents of this issue are freely available to all in PDF format via the Web. To get there, try either: http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/ijpara or http://www.elsevier.nl/locate/parasitology Best wishes, and happy reading! al and martin