Summary:  A Postdoctoral Research Associate post is available to work on a 3 year MRC funded project that has two specific research goals: i) to assess the use of Kv7 channel activators as potential treatments for preterm labour and ii) to characterise the molecular and biophysical characteristics of Kv7 channels in human uterine smooth muscle.   

Details:   Highly motivated candidates with an excellent track record are invited to apply. The position of Postdoctoral Research Associate requires education to PhD level in a subject related to biomedical sciences, with experience of either i) in vivo techniques (knowledge of experimental models of disease);  ii) patch clamp electrophysiology of single cells or iii) molecular biology (over-expression, gene silencing, co-immunoprecipitation, reporter-gene assays etc.). Research experience in the field of pharmacology, Kv7 channels, reproductive endocrinology or smooth muscle physiology would be beneficial. The project will managed by Dr Tribe and a team of internationally renowned collaborators from King's College London, St George's University of London and Imperial College London.

Salary: Grade 6: £31,020 plus £2,323 London Allowance, per annum.

Contact Information: For an informal discussion of the post please contact Dr Rachel Tribe ( rachel.tribe@kcl.ac.uk ).

Further details and application packs are available on the College's website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs , or alternatively by emailing Human Resources at strand-recruitment@kcl.ac.uk . All correspondence should clearly state the job title and reference number R6/MQA/152/12-JF .

Other Information: The closing date for receipt of applications is 30 March 2012

Equality of opportunity is College policy