Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
University of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
) y% U! O% j+ x+ mEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job ID: 6926659
0 @* s; w+ H5 \5 V9 ZJob Duration: 1-2 Years
# x& s; M5 W! {4 C; HPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
0 D- O; r/ `- h9 \" o# Z& jRequired Travel: None
1 v* s( h0 ], ^+ C# hMin Education: Ph.D.
3 z$ t* m+ \/ l" z* ]& T Posted: June 23, 2010
Job Function: Postdoc
& S2 X( m3 [! t3 j" {0 M% Y6 t. A$ gMin Experience: None
* L8 c  g# \6 c# _8 n& ~% e' E4 y. PJob Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)


# r3 L  X( Y  B- b; ^0 ^) y6 a& qPostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies

* x8 v5 P/ _4 t- v4 S% x/ {( \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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7 ?2 z! x2 X* E, ^, TThe 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.

Job Requirements
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* d0 F# v# t  [9 n7 P  gMotivated 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.

* i- h5 I! i' c0 S5 tContact Person: Michael Woodside
Email Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
7 r0 l/ t  z- r$ XPhone: 780-641-1695

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