[Drosophila] Postdoc position in London

[Alex Gould]

Role of nutrient sensing in Drosophila growth and development

The successful applicant for this 3 year post 
doctoral position will use genetics, physiology, 
molecular biology and biochemistry to study the 
roles of nutrient sensing and metabolism during 
larval growth and fasting in Drosophila (E. 
Gutierrez et al. 2007. Nature: 445, 275-280). You 
should have a Ph.D with a background in 
developmental biology and previous experience 
with Drosophila genetics is desirable, although 
not essential.

Informal enquiries can be made to:
Dr Alex Gould
email: agould from nimr.mrc.ac.uk
lab web page:
http://www.nimr.mrc.ac.uk/mamdev/gould/


Salary is from £26,808 to £32,488 per annum 
inclusive of Location Allowance. MRC final salary 
Pension Scheme is available. Applications for 
this position (Ref: NIMR08/320), including a CV & 
cover letter must be made online at 
http://jobs.mrc.ac.uk. If you do not have 
internet access or experience technical 
difficulties, please call 01793 301157.
The closing date is 10 July 2008.


Situated in Mill Hill, London, UK, The National 
Institute for Medical Research is the largest MRC 
institute, supporting some 70 research groups and 
500 bench scientists. The Institute provides 
excellent training for researchers in a 
multi-disciplinary environment and is equipped 
with state of the art facilities. 
http://www.nimr.mrc.ac.uk

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Alex P. Gould,
MRC National Institute for Medical Research,
The Ridgeway,
Mill Hill,
London NW7 1AA
UK

     Phone:+44 (0)20 8816 2103
       FAX:+44 (0)20 8816 2109

Eileen McCarthy,
Secretary:+44 (0)20 8816 2102

http://www.nimr.mrc.ac.uk/mamdev/gould/