Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
5 ^! G' G2 r4 k8 y9 Z$ JUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
0 ^! J  d5 y; f6 ?: M4 |Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job ID: 6926659
. i' h$ t* Y4 w( c; ~5 [" G8 WJob Duration: 1-2 Years
Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
/ K) v/ E* C4 f, ^Required Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
8 V: H4 V9 r5 k7 ] Posted: June 23, 2010
Job Function: Postdoc
/ q6 n, m* f, hMin Experience: None
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)


/ n3 H6 f- y$ e( Y: D9 pPostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies

/ P3 E- D; M* h) j, SA 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.
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2 p2 u! U! j2 L% t6 N) E7 GThe 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.

$ t2 @. j' c% k0 x9 CTo 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

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
Phone: 780-641-1695

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