Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
University of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
( M5 ?% q7 M  {/ J; m! NEdmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job ID: 6926659
3 j7 i* _% T7 L; E( fJob Duration: 1-2 Years
9 }6 }8 R; d! ]& `: RPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
7 v/ V  c" ~) VRequired Travel: None
$ h3 r* m. w1 K8 X' tMin Education: Ph.D.
0 _$ m2 t+ S$ y  Z1 i Posted: June 23, 2010
Job Function: Postdoc
. d+ f: g; G8 o( c" D# c% IMin Experience: None
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Yearly Salary)


; p7 ?4 \; r8 w" v2 V0 ^6 |& bPostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies
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" N% Y+ V" ~; t$ V9 J: a, A& `. b4 UA 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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( S4 S+ x) D4 N3 Y1 `* gThe 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.
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7 |, Q: Y: ~  _. B) O9 J8 l; j! k: sJob 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.

% F! g# s+ T4 x) j- YContact Person: Michael Woodside
Email Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695

8 M+ {. U3 H3 b# p( WEmployment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
8 c- c( j2 k9 H3 YEdmonton TO APPLY Online & further details, visit: workexperience.cn
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