Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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5 Y. m! Z* }. N! J" gUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
8 \9 e( c$ v8 e7 ]# GEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
' q, [9 v4 O5 h7 pJob ID: 6926659
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
Required Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
$ `) O9 Q0 v9 e8 O2 W/ j8 j Posted: June 23, 2010
Job Function: Postdoc
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4 I( ^% }1 ~* {+ SJob Type: Full-Time
6 S" V, i* f) x: @7 k3 {Salary: Yearly Salary)
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$ j4 W/ j" a# FPostdoctoral 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.

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9 w% @4 z* L) ~( N; HThe 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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# x$ m# z, v( ^" ^9 B4 ^3 j$ |, NTo 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.

5 g3 b9 {0 G4 B! v1 PJob 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
5 J# i& N0 E3 n! [) dPhone: 780-641-1695

2 o' j9 H- T; T2 k1 |2 ZEmployment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
$ {  C2 r6 R' @) z1 J3 P. B7 PEdmonton TO APPLY Online & further details, visit: workexperience.cn
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