Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

feifen

Postdoctoral fellow
1 i% Z  t8 A4 v1 V8 ^University of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job ID: 6926659
- R2 P0 d& |: f) ^4 F6 k: O( TJob Duration: 1-2 Years
Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
. j; `, m2 I  v& P8 O# HRequired Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
Posted: June 23, 2010
% x7 T8 u7 f. kJob Function: Postdoc
Min Experience: None
Job Type: Full-Time
; d( Y4 [' |& j, _9 P1 a0 u* ~. PSalary: Yearly Salary)
6 n- E9 A9 P* B2 e/ w. I: @' p4 t

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

' }3 H4 r& j1 ?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.

6 {" A1 _) M2 H+ m$ ?, h/ |/ y
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.
: c. w1 l' E% P. m' q1 N
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

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.
$ ?$ Y& t) {1 E6 y1 r
" y. V0 P; j+ [6 ~4 oContact Person: Michael Woodside
: b+ e; s7 ~$ z9 x4 W4 fEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
1 u9 o" }/ w$ e, ]' oPhone: 780-641-1695
) F( q, A' C8 n7 V  P! u
% Y2 a, z: C3 P8 k" BEmployment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
0 b7 D' y3 S( MEdmonton TO APPLY Online & further details, visit: workexperience.cn
需要找工作的朋友可以去Work Experience（workexperience.cn）搜索工作职位，目前很多公司正在招人（全职和兼职现金工），这个招聘网站是英文版的，所以英文不好的朋友可以借助翻译软件，希望能对失业的朋友有些帮助！