This Scholarships Office project will explore the impact of lipid composition on membrane mechanics and lateral organisation, and the consequences on membrane shape and trans-membrane trafficking. The Scholarships Office effects due to membrane-bound proteins and generally arising in membranes that mimic realistic biological structures will also be investigated, partly in collaboration with other ITN partners.
Scholarships Office Candidates with some experience in soft matter physics, optical trapping, instrument automation and/or biological physics are welcome. A basic knowledge of cell biology is also desirable. In addition to proven experimental skills the candidate should have a strong interest in the theoretical background of these experiments. Characterization tools such as image/video analysis will be used and developed. The Scholarships Office research training will be towards a PhD and therefore applicants must also gain admission as a graduate student.
According to EU regulations, candidates can be of any nationality. They should have less than 4 years of research experience and should not have resided in the United Kingdom for more than 12 months during the past 3-year period.
Please send applications to Dr Pietro Cicuta (pc245@cam.ac.uk). Applications should include a brief statement of interest, a Curriculum Vitae, parts 1 and 3 of the CHRIS/6 cover sheet (see http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/hr/forms/chris6/), and the names and contact details of two referees,
* Limit of tenure: 30 September 2014.
Closing date: 7 May 2011.
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