Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
; N. {3 L% ?: q6 _* z: `% n, mUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Job Duration: 1-2 Years
$ o* f3 o7 n" P+ WPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
* p! k% z0 G/ F: b. H- yRequired Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
1 y9 K' W$ C& `! ^- l& [( y Posted: June 23, 2010
Job Function: Postdoc
/ r+ c* ?1 h. U5 b' I2 v  H7 vMin Experience: None
) l$ {9 W% V, e. GJob Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)

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Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies

  Z! Q, \& B) y+ I! C) `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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/ i' ?3 x4 v. `2 |9 sThe 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.

& e( I' J; z* c  u. w$ i' X2 d3 u" ITo 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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% T( [8 }8 l) S$ g! FMotivated 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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# m6 r* m" u2 VContact Person: Michael Woodside
; i% B: b5 Q9 U, P6 lEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695

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