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University of Oxford Scientific Leadership Fellows
University of Oxford
Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine
Non-Clinical NDM Scientific Leadership Fellows
In the areas of Human Genetics, Neuroscience, Cryo-Electron Microscopy, Cancer Research, Pathogen Research and Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism
The Nuffield Department of Medicine is a large multi-disciplinary department hosting one of the largest groupings of biomedical sciences in the University sector. It was awarded the top five-star ranking in each of the last two Research Assessment Exercises and has external research grant support in excess of £64m per annum. The Department has developed strong programmes in molecular and cell biology, structural biology, genetics and genomic medicine, proteomics, large-scale epidemiology and clinical trials and experimental medicine. http://www.ndm.ox.ac.uk The Nuffield Department of Medicine invites applications for the current round of Scientific Leadership Fellows in the following fields and intends to appoint to five posts.
Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics http://www.well.ox.ac.uk In any of the following fields: Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Chromatin Biology/ Epigenetics, Functional Genomics or Statistical Genetics/Genetic Epidemiology Enquiries: Prof Jonathan Flint (jf@well.ox.ac.uk).
Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research http://www.ludwig.ucl.ac.uk In any of the following fields: Cancer Stem Cells, Metastasis, Tumour Suppression, Senescence or Cancer Metabolism Enquiries: Prof Xin Lu (x.lu@ludwig.ucl.ac.uk) Professor Xin Lu's group are relocating to the Nuffield Department of Medicine in 2007.
In any of the following fields: Islet Cell Biology, Nuclear Receptor Biology or Translation Biology Enquiries: Prof Mark McCarthy (mark.mccarthy@drl.ox.ac.uk).
The purpose of this scheme is to provide an efficient entry point to this environment for non-clinical basic scientists wishing to establish a career within the UK as a principal investigator. It is intended that the scheme will suit those with between three and eight years postdoctoral experience who would, once established, be in a good position to enter one of the UK's established senior fellowship schemes funded by external bodies, such as the Wellcome Trust, the MRC, the Royal Society, the BBSRC, CRUK, or the BHF.
The NDM Scientific Leadership Scheme will support: (1) Personal salary for up to three years, (2) Funding for a ‘start-up’ postgraduate or postdoctoral research assistant working with the fellow for two years and (3) Start-up consumables and small equipment expenses.
To apply please send a detailed CV and a short statement of current research interests, the contact details of two professional referees (one of whom must be the current employer) to
The Personnel Administrator, Wellcome Trust Centre for Human Genetics, Roosevelt Drive, Oxford OX3 7BN (E-mail: personnel@well.ox.ac.uk or fax. (01865) 287516) Please quote reference H5-07-031-SL. The closing date for applications is 27th July 2007.
The University is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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