Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
# |7 a6 F; |* `2 A/ O# JUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
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5 _$ J% F( f; E8 A. ~Job ID: 6926659
/ O% T' V3 W. C7 z3 d% RJob Duration: 1-2 Years
( |" |4 \' K0 X7 Z; m3 X7 o; oPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
2 q9 N& ^0 \# @% r/ C% k3 `6 PRequired Travel: None
( x$ x) G6 i4 l( UMin Education: Ph.D.
Posted: June 23, 2010
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6 w( [* |2 N- O4 k3 s+ {7 ?Min Experience: None
( B  n5 l; u7 E" Q: B" B5 u9 d" [( j: LJob Type: Full-Time
. \& O( _1 J9 o; x, pSalary: Yearly Salary)

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: r4 I2 k2 E& z2 FPostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies

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.


4 p/ k# d( ^" X6 _: jThe 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.

Job Requirements
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8 t# x1 j) _0 t# g% X! l6 QMotivated 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.

7 [5 n. j6 f" \3 s' pContact Person: Michael Woodside
. E- }* n  Q$ tEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
$ V$ }6 M+ n% C2 g! V! hPhone: 780-641-1695
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6 Z4 l) z' X3 e1 t- I2 z7 @. z4 FEmployment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
( y! y0 t( u+ xEdmonton TO APPLY Online & further details, visit: workexperience.cn
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