Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
+ J2 u$ {1 a. L$ ^9 A% CUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
% a6 D  z# O- T# r$ k. q1 r0 DEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
8 \  ]7 e0 c& }% ~Job ID: 6926659
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
# ^6 w* i8 W( |8 v, s) M! p, @) \- |Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
Required Travel: None
- B2 z' o/ W' }0 a# fMin Education: Ph.D.
( D. g  A+ y5 E# i. H Posted: June 23, 2010
- o9 X) D9 f, D2 QJob Function: Postdoc
7 P5 M+ T4 k& h+ v4 P7 s  ^1 UMin Experience: None
Job Type: Full-Time
1 F5 B- S9 R2 I" f9 sSalary: Yearly Salary)

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Postdoctoral 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.


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.

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.

Job Requirements
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! q9 _/ A- O3 p  N9 A2 W, d5 s& \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.

Contact Person: Michael Woodside
# ]. T+ @8 I0 f3 ~( sEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
5 i3 M; c7 N: g) p8 bPhone: 780-641-1695
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