Telomeres are fragile chromatin structures that need to be protected to maintain genome stability. One of the main modulators of chromatin structure are the conserved ATP-dependent chromatin remodelling family of enzymes (Snf2 proteins). However, how Snf2 proteins act at telomeres is not well understood. We wish to recruit a postdoctoral research fellow to study how chromatin remodelling affects telomere maintenance by focussing on the budding yeast protein Uls1, a Snf2 protein which prevents telomere fusions. The successful applicant must have demonstrated laboratory expertise (Industrial or Academic) in molecular biology and chromatin or telomere characterisation. Experience working with yeast, microscopy or NGS data analysis would be beneficial.

The post, which is available from the 1 April 2015, will be for 36 months and is funded by the BBSRC. Candidates must hold a PhD or be about to submit one.  

Informal enquiries can be made to Dr Helder Ferreira (e-mail: hcf2@st-andrews.ac.uk).

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter.

Please quote ref: SB1618

Closing Date: 20 February 2015

Further Particulars: SB1618AR FPs.pdf

School of Biology
Biomedical Sciences Research Complex
Salary: £31,342 - £34,233 per annum
Start: 1 April 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter
Fixed term for 36 months