Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
/ N  a$ ^3 B3 T% ~University of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
4 f) w- C9 X4 dEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
2 t$ j0 R+ |$ ~6 e) W5 l" rJob ID: 6926659
8 t" ]" z6 g" u0 s2 ^: y5 qJob Duration: 1-2 Years
Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
/ k8 f( V. K" r# ?" `* x+ MRequired Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
Posted: June 23, 2010
Job Function: Postdoc
Min Experience: None
& `% _0 Q" M) B7 y# \! v7 O; DJob Type: Full-Time
  T  C1 p* R" ]/ QSalary: Yearly Salary)
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/ @7 P* l2 {4 ?) b! d% y1 gPostdoctoral 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.

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+ p# y, D' a' f* Z# [4 t- @The 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.

1 g4 L% ?& A9 o% o0 C% k0 qTo 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.

8 y+ K6 i" Z+ [% GJob Requirements
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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
; V9 H# f$ U9 X! u' T" `Email Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695

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