Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

feifen

Postdoctoral fellow
( Z( j& Y, w/ I' c- e# ], `* KUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
. Y* j! D8 y1 l6 lJob ID: 6926659
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
Required Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
4 H, H) b6 f* ^3 u* Z" J5 B2 i Posted: June 23, 2010
, R) e) H8 Y0 ?0 g2 [- LJob Function: Postdoc
/ Y# h' O' f4 O+ e# pMin Experience: None
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)


- d* \) k' g) ], zPostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies

9 H8 e5 Q8 `& hA 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.

4 K: y0 Z2 }2 |
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.

( m  w& y, E0 @1 A* f5 xTo 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.
6 w; z! }( X' D; F7 M. f' t# A) r* f
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.
0 v8 H6 [& a# c( G$ s& B
8 f+ _% A) N+ HContact Person: Michael Woodside
+ \4 N# T. r. FEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695
+ F; R4 H1 T. P1 h( N+ d* r
  ^: }6 ^- c) k$ H) ?Employment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
Edmonton TO APPLY Online & further details, visit: workexperience.cn
* v9 I8 b  l4 N2 d5 K需要找工作的朋友可以去Work Experience（workexperience.cn）搜索工作职位，目前很多公司正在招人（全职和兼职现金工），这个招聘网站是英文版的，所以英文不好的朋友可以借助翻译软件，希望能对失业的朋友有些帮助！