Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
4 s- d, f; Q  s/ e2 HUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job ID: 6926659
3 c4 I5 X9 F) Q' S4 Y& iJob Duration: 1-2 Years
7 Q' H6 m6 R# QPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
" ]5 }& \2 c& f! q  ARequired Travel: None
4 C9 R' ]: M5 EMin Education: Ph.D.
) N2 z; @& ?/ u3 ?+ Y Posted: June 23, 2010
. n0 U/ S+ r9 g4 LJob Function: Postdoc
0 D4 [5 o: [/ }& S7 cMin Experience: None
; p/ c+ D+ F& ]8 d0 _3 ~Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)


0 F! K; i9 R4 z0 @; OPostdoctoral 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.

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, R$ I8 `- p2 k) M" Q; vThe 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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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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! d2 u8 A0 Y  J3 F& r  lMotivated 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.

+ y" ]- R4 I) w! q2 H. sContact Person: Michael Woodside
4 k* e' p3 J& D' Y) c  tEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695
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Employment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
3 ^  o6 ]0 W: e! g" R( [( DEdmonton TO APPLY Online & further details, visit: workexperience.cn
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