Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
0 H3 e; m* R9 hUniversity of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
- Q% D! K; Z' O- _" e$ R8 cEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
# V8 p. Q! W, a4 W% y# N+ pJob ID: 6926659
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Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
Required Travel: None
, n$ O+ G' E0 e1 g  H! E8 sMin Education: Ph.D.
4 Q$ p' C4 E9 s$ I; V4 n( j Posted: June 23, 2010
Job Function: Postdoc
Min Experience: None
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)

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

4 Z3 r" A: W! U  |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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& o. |% {8 ~, q  lThe 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.
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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.

# l+ D( Q. [8 pContact Person: Michael Woodside
Email Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
$ @: s, C& A0 L' Q( I& }! QPhone: 780-641-1695

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