Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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0 v8 M7 q) I6 b  N% `" aUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
! i  Y( A( ?9 Z4 D! lEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
$ v: F: ]9 C$ a  ^Job ID: 6926659
: l$ s& J1 p1 vJob Duration: 1-2 Years
Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
. R8 y8 c$ u( Z2 `3 v$ jRequired Travel: None
/ i! E1 e0 \$ t) z& B7 DMin Education: Ph.D.
# U. ^$ a! c/ `* J* ^; g Posted: June 23, 2010
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- `; |$ ?( X% L" F3 w, T& }Min Experience: None
* m/ u$ Z7 X$ [9 I7 \9 b' U2 ]8 XJob Type: Full-Time
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- w- h" w* @. `+ A7 @' APostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies

* x7 ?/ K# _, n3 e& ^3 VA 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.


) E- t, q) F, d) D9 QThe 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.

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.

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Motivated 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
Email Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
4 v% i8 m+ u3 V! tPhone: 780-641-1695
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