Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
: m0 Y7 g4 f3 W/ z7 a+ aUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
6 l; _. i  ]9 l6 X8 \" r3 qEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job ID: 6926659
, n( G0 {. ~! EJob Duration: 1-2 Years
Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
8 Y6 c+ S. j7 R2 S" q# \1 {6 VRequired Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
Posted: June 23, 2010
Job Function: Postdoc
, ]; y0 a9 S2 G6 o; Y3 vMin Experience: None
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)

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7 h8 z6 ^% X+ T% C9 vPostdoctoral 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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! U: L& D; H3 R' |, u; 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.
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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.

2 ~& E/ H' }3 ^: \# {- GJob Requirements
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3 N1 ~' ?: K+ p7 pMotivated 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/ I4 Z9 ^+ ]% AContact Person: Michael Woodside
Email Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695

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