Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
University of Alberta and National Institute for Nanotechnology
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9 c+ i6 J4 c' U$ a" `9 B, p- x9 \Job ID: 6926659
Job Duration: 1-2 Years
: k  q4 Z% d+ [5 {/ CPosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
6 ?0 F+ b" K+ h. r! p* b, bRequired Travel: None
Min Education: Ph.D.
Posted: June 23, 2010
$ o  `6 Z# @7 x5 f3 u  e" W2 S3 rJob Function: Postdoc
$ ]/ j. T6 b8 S# F! p5 yMin Experience: None
$ h/ u* I) n1 o# I- T; t1 [Job Type: Full-Time
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6 `, K7 d% a5 f5 VPostdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics: protein folding and aggregation studies
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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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2 E8 E( R& Y4 I0 h3 v; xThe 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.

/ l4 B4 Q5 V/ ^0 _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
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& Q3 G) u+ g3 [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.
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2 x( ]; a' Q6 ?Contact Person: Michael Woodside
9 b) Z  }0 ^1 G+ }0 sEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
. @7 ~* {' m5 c; m7 |5 vPhone: 780-641-1695

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