Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
University of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
5 a" z: E5 a. L. L# s5 mEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
. D4 q* i% m( M& I6 D  R9 NJob ID: 6926659
) q  A( k4 n( @Job Duration: 1-2 Years
4 L( M5 v8 j' m: s, G+ J: qPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
) ^/ x+ `! W2 p6 o; v) V" zRequired Travel: None
1 P! c+ w) I  c* |" H9 g! Z4 {6 HMin Education: Ph.D.
1 |3 `2 F& ]) w/ R/ j5 t" u  \. t Posted: June 23, 2010
) L6 L9 c# w) r3 m, \+ B. WJob Function: Postdoc
4 l8 F3 c- L, N7 }Min Experience: None
( ?' V/ d2 i- s- d! l. G9 T0 cJob Type: Full-Time
: D7 u8 u7 w% ?$ \; LSalary: Yearly Salary)

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) c* n, z: k$ V# n0 J$ z' ePostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies
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9 P9 B8 H" b+ a4 @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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& ?; s8 i4 _. V- |) b& R8 b  X2 t6 RThe 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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' _- M) t1 W) w, v. UTo 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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# }- _6 W4 v5 Q6 c/ zMotivated 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.

3 f. m) n) ], H. b8 A, u* f' {Contact Person: Michael Woodside
0 J/ v- N# q0 A& s$ N) R* VEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695

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