Faculty position in protein crystallography

From: Danny Huang
Date: 17 July 2012 10:32

Lecturer/Senior lecturer position in X-ray crystallography located at the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research.

The Beatson Institute for Cancer Research is committed to carry out world-class research into the biology of cancer and to help develop better treatments to improve the quality of life for cancer patients. In conjunction with the University of Glasgow, we are looking to make an appointment at a lecturer/senior lecturer level in structural biology. We would be interested to hear from successful and motivated scientists who would like to develop an independent research programme in this area and join our strong interdisciplinary research center. The ideal candidate should have an excellent publication track record and extensive experience in X-ray crystallography to complement our well-established X-ray crystallography platform. We will offer a generous startup package and research support that includes access to leading-edge facilities (including state-of-the art X-ray crystallography, DNA sequencing, IT and proteomics).

Further information on the Beatson's research activities, infrastructure and facilities is available on our website www.beatson.gla.ac.uk

If you are interested, please send your cv along with a one to two page statement of research interests and goals to Dr. Danny Huang, the Beatson Institute for Cancer Research, Garscube Estate, Switchback Road, Bearsden, Glasgow G61 1BD, Scotland. For informal enquiries please feel free to call Danny on +44 (0)141 330 8145. 

Closing date: 8th August 2012

Post-doc position - Umea University, Sweden

From: Elisabeth Sauer-Eiksson
Date: 29 June 2012 16:47

A two year post-doctoral fellowship is available in the group of Elisabeth Sauer-Eriksson and Tobias Hainzl at Umea University, Sweden.

The project will involve structural characterizations of RNA and RNA-protein complexes based on X-ray crystallographic methods.

Ideally, the applicant should have experience in macromolecular crystallography, protein and RNA molecular biology, biochemistry, crystallization and structure determination.

Closing date is August 9, 2012.


We are looking forward to receiving your application!

/Liz Sauer-Eriksson and Tobias Hainzl

For detailed information and application instructions, please visit
http://www.umu.se/english/about-umu/news-events/grants/223-1440-12

A postdoctoral position in Dr. Yongqun Zhu lab in LSI, Zhejiang University

From: 永群 朱 <zhuyongqun
Date: 27 June 2012 16:11

A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Yongqun Zhu in Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University. Our lab interest is to take approaches of structural biology to study the pathogen-host interactions and cellular signaling transduction involved in cancer biology. In addition to structural biology, our lab is also actively involved in functional studies. The applicant should have or will have a Ph.D of structural biology, biochemistry or cell biology. A highly motivated candidate with strong background in structural biology or biochemistry is encouraged. Prior experience in X-ray crystallography is desirable, but not essential. Life Sciences Institute located in Hangzhou, a beautiful city in China, is fully funded by Zhejiang University and aims to be a worldwide first-class research institute (http://lsi.zju.edu.cn/). Our lab is well-equipped with state of art instrumentations for structural and functional studies. An internationally competitive salary and benefit package for the postdoctoral position will be provided. To apply, please email a CV and at least two recommendation letters to Dr. Yongqun Zhu (zhuyongqunATzju.edu.cn or zhuyongqunATyahoo.com.cn ).   Yongqun Zhu, Ph.D Professor, Life Sciences Institute, Zhejiang University

Postdoctoral research position at the University of Edinburgh

From: Ken Sawin
Date: 28 June 2012 14:42

Postdoctoral Research Associate--Biochemistry and Structural Biology of Microtubule Nucleation

A post-doctoral position is available in Dr. Ken Sawin's laboratory, in the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology, University of Edinburgh, UK to study the molecular mechanisms of microtubule nucleation. The project will involve in vitro functional reconstitution and structural analysis of the fission yeast gamma-tubulin complex and the associated Mto1/2 complex, using purified/recombinant proteins and protein complexes.

Applicants should have a PhD, or will shortly obtain a PhD, and a strong background in protein purification, as demonstrated by publications. Internal motivation, enthusiasm and communication skills are essential, as is the desire to learn new methods (e.g., single-molecule EM, mass spectrometry). A background in cytoskeleton and/or structural biology is helpful but not essential. Although the laboratory works primarily with fission yeast, a background in yeast cell biology or genetics is not important for this position.  This post may be ideal for someone who has gained protein biochemistry experience via a PhD in crystallography but wants to broaden his/her perspective in cell biology.  Our preliminary data suggest that this will be both an exciting and complex project!

 

To apply, visit www.jobs.ed.ac.uk and enter vacancy reference number 3015902. More details about the position and the materials required for submitting an application can then be found by clicking on "further information" on the resulting webpage.

 

Informal enquiries about the position and research in the laboratory can be made to me at  ken.sawinATed.ac.uk.  But please note that any formal application must be made via the University website. Applications received after the deadline (8 August 2012) may or may not be considered. Further information about the Wellcome Trust Centre for Cell Biology can be found at http://www.wcb.ed.ac.uk.

Ken

Kenneth E. Sawin, Ph.D.

The University of Edinburgh is a charitable body, registered in
Scotland, with registration number SC005336.