22 Mar 2011
The successful candidate will join a multi-disciplinary team focussing on the pre-receptor regulation of sex steroid action fuelled by the discovery of human mutations in P450 oxidoreductase (Lancet 2004) and PAPS synthase (N Engl J Med 2009). He/she will perform and develop in vitro and ex vivo assays, employing a wide array of biochemical, molecular and cell biology techniques, and have the opportunity for advanced training in genetics in collaboration with the OCDEM Oxford. He/she will work at the interface of biology and medicine and contribute to the development of novel concepts in a vibrant interdisciplinary environment.
Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent in Biology, Biomedical Science or a related subject. Experience in steroid endocrinology as well as additional expertise in genetics (e.g. MSc degree) are a plus. Similarly desirable are experience and success in writing and publishing scientific papers in high quality journals and a commitment to an academic career. Please direct informal enquiries to: w.arlt@bham.ac.uk, tel: 0121 415 8716. The start date for the post is 1 May 2011.