Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
9 A. v0 N% U: z2 T/ t+ A$ L3 lUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
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7 |1 p! v1 W2 X$ H6 rJob ID: 6926659
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
& {3 Q1 f5 ]7 y* O) pPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
Required Travel: None
  h0 A. i2 p! N; HMin Education: Ph.D.
$ x) Q  \- k$ ~% ~) f7 [ Posted: June 23, 2010
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Min Experience: None
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)
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* F  k! ~3 Q$ m! [  a  N( U7 D6 y1 c) I. A8 BPostdoctoral 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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' l& p8 k, E( M2 q! L- {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.

0 R  D9 Y  D9 M+ ?! ^& QTo 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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2 W8 K. T% \/ P2 `! BJob Requirements
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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.

- j5 {, R" b" N% R- GContact Person: Michael Woodside
1 I: w+ I; A( AEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695
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