Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
University of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job ID: 6926659
; e. E* ~) r. OJob Duration: 1-2 Years
Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
' R1 I% U4 b0 z% u' `Required Travel: None
/ ?5 V5 f5 y# C. i9 QMin Education: Ph.D.
* p: e2 O3 d2 e1 o$ q Posted: June 23, 2010
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Min Experience: None
2 a) y- ?# C$ f! `2 |" MJob Type: Full-Time
" S. C" E+ ]1 t' V" FSalary: Yearly Salary)

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  p' H) x3 M0 [& R2 L* WPostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies

6 j; B9 o. ^6 p3 Q) AA 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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" T+ g2 j) u. \# g6 q4 C! A1 yThe 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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2 }. T- y7 c% aTo 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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2 A$ d& i, R' fMotivated 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 T0 x1 c4 M6 E' {0 }. Q; _* z. P$ [: oContact Person: Michael Woodside
& C& T' {, t0 c, M  R5 _Email Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695

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