Despite the availability of near complete human and mouse genomic sequences, the biochemical and physiological role of less than half identified genes is elucidated. Even less is known about the function of the greater fraction of the genome which is transcribed, but encodes no protein (regulatory/non-coding RNA species). This collaborative and multidisciplinary project will employ both protein coding cDNA, and regulatory RNA libraries, in combination with selection (as opposed to screening) based strategies to identify regulators that control rate-limiting steps that are causally involved in the control of the selected phenotype.

Available for 3 years with starting stipend up to GBP 14,350 per annum (non-taxable). Tuition paid at Home Student rate; EU applicants need to be working in UK at time of application. Applicants should have a 1st class or 21 Honours degree in a Biological Sciences subject with relevance to eukaryotic cell and molecular biology.

To apply, please send a cv with names of 2 referees to: Professor Farzin Farzaneh (Farzin.farzaneh@kcl.ac.uk).

Closing date: June 30, 2007