Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
University of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
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Job Duration: 1-2 Years
Position Title: Postdoctoral fellow
: m" n$ C# o5 D( XRequired Travel: None
7 i5 u+ t. m5 L- t2 mMin Education: Ph.D.
0 k. e5 Z' O2 d& e# w# m Posted: June 23, 2010
Job Function: Postdoc
Min Experience: None
Job Type: Full-Time
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7 k* D6 M# C, ePostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies
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6 {. j: v$ M. ]7 v0 y( `- \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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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.
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! k, N5 S( g; v' Y2 \* _+ cTo 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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7 g+ \& E) p* m# S* EMotivated 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.
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; K7 u1 t3 r. B" D( |Contact Person: Michael Woodside
7 ?. N7 f3 c$ @! H; ^0 k9 tEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
' ^/ V. @2 S, k1 B$ |" b1 oPhone: 780-641-1695
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0 s6 ~2 r0 G. S' _! ]5 ]- c0 j  UEmployment Opportunity / City of Edmonton Community Services
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