Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
University of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
$ P6 `, [. q" O7 S; a' hEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
$ w, x; l* u7 Q9 r% gJob ID: 6926659
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
* L! y% w7 g9 {( s( P) N7 TPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
Required Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
+ [6 ~& j9 t" l. g- D+ p Posted: June 23, 2010
/ N$ s0 S5 D6 |9 p) Q1 i3 AJob Function: Postdoc
( ^" a/ `( L1 rMin Experience: None
9 u# |) c6 ^, u, O' q7 `% oJob Type: Full-Time
  A, b/ H6 A- Z9 USalary: Yearly Salary)

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2 Y$ F  k4 Z' [2 c- n& W& X7 \* iPostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies
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A postdoctoral position in single-molecule biophysics is available immediately at the Department of Physics, University of Alberta and the National Institute for Nanotechnology, in the research group of Michael Woodside. A talented experimentalist is sought to conduct research into protein folding, misfolding, and aggregation, primarily using single-molecule fluorescence techniques. The successful candidates will work with a team of technicians and other researchers (at the University, the Institute, and in industry) to characterize the folding and aggregation behaviour of various disease-related proteins and to explore the effects of potential drugs on the folding/misfolding. These studies will be done using fluorescence spectroscopies (e.g. FCS and FRET), optical tweezers, and standard biochemical approaches. Responsibilities will include designing experiments; operating, maintaining, and improving instrumentation (as needed); analyzing data and writing papers; and working with other team members to translate experimental results into methods for studying drug candidates.


/ w% p% W6 u, p8 S; `5 f# R2 uThe National Institute for Nanotechnology is Canada’s flagship research institute in nanotechnology. It is located on the campus of the University of Alberta, in the provincial capital, Edmonton. A city of 1 million people, Edmonton has a lively cultural scene, and it also offers numerous opportunities for outdoors enthusiasts, especially in the unrivalled beauty of nearby Jasper and Banff national parks.
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To apply, send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information (names, positions, phone numbers, mail and email addresses) for three references to Michael Woodside at michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.

  F7 r+ t% I  G3 ~" ~7 {; {/ |Job Requirements
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+ a7 j' o- A  o# x6 z, nMotivated candidates with an interest in interdisciplinary research should have received a Ph.D. in physics, chemistry, biochemistry, biology or a closely related field within the last 2-3 years. Candidates should demonstrate a strong experimental record, with experience in single-molecule biophysics, fluorescence spectroscopy, force spectroscopy, laser optics, or protein folding, and should have a desire to learn and apply new techniques. Prior experience with single-molecule fluorescence methods would be particularly valued. Experience in molecular biology is helpful but not required, as technical support will be available in a fully-equipped biochemistry lab. The position is expected to last for at least 2 years.

Contact Person: Michael Woodside
/ o1 P; ?" w2 @' i2 `Email Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
% j' {# }! B, sPhone: 780-641-1695
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