A PhD studentship in Biochemistry/Cell biology is available in the Department of Biochemistry, School of Natural Sciences, National University of Ireland, Galway. The candidate will join a dynamic research group within the Apoptosis cluster and the project will be supervised by Dr. Adrienne Gorman, in collaboration with Prof. Afshin Samali.

The aim of the project is to identify novel adaptor proteins that link the p75NTR receptor to pro-survival signaling pathways in breast cancer cells. The p75NTR is a member of the TNF family of receptors. Signalling through the p75NTR receptor is reported to promote survival in breast cancer cells through activation of NF-kappaB. The student will be trained in a range of biochemical and cell biology techniques, e.g., cell culture, apoptosis techniques (microscopy, caspase assays etc), signal transduction (NF-kappaB signaling), protein biochemistry (immunoprecipitation, Western blotting, mass spectrometry). This is a 3 year position funded by the UK Breast Cancer Campaign.

Applicants should have at least a First class or Upper Second class honours BSc in Biochemistry or related discipline. To apply please submit a short letter of intent and your CV (including 2-3 referees) to Dr. Adrienne Gorman, email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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