Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
  ^) D- `7 m7 s( s* j, Y: x2 DUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
0 e2 J: t: {4 r9 I! U* uEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
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% g* V) L/ Y1 P) J) \Job Duration: 1-2 Years
! l$ B/ @8 n* E; T' @" WPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
  Y2 w; m6 P, I# W6 M; uRequired Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
, i: N- b) u+ P- J6 S% p Posted: June 23, 2010
; }0 e3 {6 {" D7 Y$ ?/ h7 T3 xJob Function: Postdoc
Min Experience: None
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)
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. K, A7 S  p" N1 i3 ^( N" DPostdoctoral 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.


  L9 [3 @- x' V7 l4 s8 V4 ZThe 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.
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Job 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.
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% P# G8 h8 I# ^8 w; z) x4 ?Contact Person: Michael Woodside
4 y1 b# g  A( F* N# j; FEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695
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