Postdoctoral position in single molecule biophysics

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Postdoctoral fellow
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Job ID: 6926659
9 r* _, a2 U4 k: i) SJob Duration: 1-2 Years
% L# p$ C0 w, W) O, [& ePosition Title: Postdoctoral fellow
Required Travel: None
9 _. j: \7 {( m! D3 eMin Education: Ph.D.
) M& P+ m& S! z Posted: June 23, 2010
Job Function: Postdoc
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Job Type: Full-Time
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Postdoctoral 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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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.

* T2 [! n. q, x; R" MTo 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.

  ~. x! E: [+ w1 Z6 U, cJob Requirements
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# p3 ~1 e5 H+ l) t2 jMotivated 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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, R6 m' s+ O) N; m  W' KContact Person: Michael Woodside
  n$ ]; t1 n$ U5 _( U8 J; g6 R1 nEmail Address: michael.woodside@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
Phone: 780-641-1695

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* ^) ^0 w$ A6 Z/ HEdmonton TO APPLY Online & further details, visit: workexperience.cn
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