Postdoctoral Research Associate

Applications are invited for the post of a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Cell Biology. The successful applicant will focus on the analysis of the molecular mechanisms trigger by cell adhesion to stimulate corneal endothelial proliferation. This position requires a PhD in Cell/Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or another related discipline. The person appointed will have experience in molecular biology and protein biochemistry such as expression analysis at protein and mRNA level, quantitative biochemical and cell-based assays, as well as fluorescence microscopy. The project also requires basic cell and organ culture techniques. She/he will join active laboratories specialised in the cell-cell signalling pathways involved in the differentiation of epithelial and endothelial cells in the Department of Cell Biology, which is located in superbly equipped laboratories providing state-of-the-art facilities for protein biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, as well as microscopy. Starting salary will be on the UCL pay scale grade 7 spine point 29 (£28,839 per annum, plus £2,781 London Allowance per annum). The post is supported by the NIHR Biomedical Research Centre for Ophthalmology and is funded for up to 14 months. Informal enquiries may be made to Dr Maria S. Balda (m.balda@ucl.ac.uk). A job description and an application form may be obtained through the Institute web-site: www.ucl.ac.uk/ioo/careers or via email at: education-ioo@ucl.ac.uk. Please quote reference number: 127300. Closing date for the receipt of applications: 26 May 2009.

Research Associate (Postdoctoral) Position

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral research position at University College London (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/) working on addressing the above urgent and highly industrially relevant issue. In particular, the project will focus on the development of mathematical tools backed by independent experimental validation for predicting the pipeline design and operating requirements for the safe pressurised transportation of the captured CO2 for subsequent offshore subsea storage. It is widely recognised that the large-scale Capture and Storage of CO2
It is widely recognised that the large-scale Capture and Storage of CO2 (Artical) as an effective means of tackling the effects of global warming cannot be realised without a pipeline network that is economic, safe and efficient.
Applicants must have a relevant PhD degree in Engineering or Applied Mathematics involving mathematical modelling work. Applicants should also have expertise in computational fluid dynamics, particularly multiphase flows, material science, computer programming and preferably, some practical experience. Further particulars of the vacancy including a brief job description can be found here (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/chemeng/positions/hm/postdescription-20090423.doc).
Funding is available for 20 Months. The appointment is on UCL Grade 7 within the salary range of £28,839 to £31,513 p.a (plus £2,781 London Allowance p.a.) depending on qualifications and experiences. The appointment may be extended for a further year depending on applicant's performance and funding availability.
The post will be available from 1 Oct 2009 although applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Please also note the new requirements under the Asylum and Nationality Act 2006 which can be viewed here:- ( http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/right_to_work.php)
Letters of application together with the application form and equal opportunities form (downloaded here) (http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/docs/download_forms/job_app.doc) a current CV, publication list and the details of at least two referees should be sent to: Professor Haroun Mahgerefteh Department of Chemical Engineering University College London Torrington Place London WC1E 7JE Email: h.mahgerefteh@ucl.ac.uk Tel : 020 7679 3835/ international 004420 76793835.
UCL is consistently ranked amongst the top universities in the world. 75% of the UCL Chemical Engineering staff were rated as world leading or of internationally excellent quality in the most recent Government Sponsored Research Assessment Exercise.
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The closing date for applications is Monday, 17th August 2009.
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