Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
# e' k7 S: L9 ?! w' ~University of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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9 @3 m( r6 P/ w0 w, Y0 NJob Duration: 1-2 Years
+ w0 F5 \. Q' I6 pPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
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Min Education: Ph.D.
4 W& y# G3 h, a' |7 u; T Posted: June 23, 2010
5 s: \0 u3 D: t- w) ?Job Function: Postdoc
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Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)
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! O  U0 p4 M: ]! W5 ]/ ?) Y0 z# \" ^Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies
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3 e2 h$ `0 s- H$ ^- y: s$ u$ iA 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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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 x6 j. v) B5 ^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.
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Job Requirements
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* H$ k0 y5 d7 x' l8 y3 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.
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Contact Person: Michael Woodside
Email Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695
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