Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
9 o+ J6 u4 y  `4 `) o' ?4 bUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job ID: 6926659
8 {+ b/ L2 Q! }6 [Job Duration: 1-2 Years
: z- Q! ~6 v- `+ n/ \* t  sPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
$ Y8 D1 H" K+ ^# k" I1 |Required Travel: None
2 x/ ^" v( D3 a4 B5 k* ?# NMin Education: Ph.D.
* z6 R$ F- @$ O! |* t7 w  W Posted: June 23, 2010
! x  }5 i8 a+ WJob Function: Postdoc
Min Experience: None
: u/ m# T( k$ I- J! @% p+ _6 DJob Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)
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# f0 s( \4 w  W$ f/ h2 L' NPostdoctoral 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.


; K- E/ T( t" Z; a/ SThe 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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$ U$ A4 E( U' u3 M" [7 tTo 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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% U9 f7 z" R  m0 w- x4 t, J. @2 RMotivated 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.
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2 d7 S: X5 A% i7 p5 i( LContact Person: Michael Woodside
Email Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
3 V" O$ q  X( d% B% mPhone: 780-641-1695

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