Several post-doctoral positions in the area of structural biology
are available in the laboratory of Dr. Mirek Cygler and funded by CIHR. The
research activities of the group focus on structural and functional
characterization of proteins to gain detailed understanding of their mode of
action. The ongoing projects include: (1) structural and functional
characterization of bacterial protein complexes, (2) structural studies of
enzymes involved in synthesis and modification of glycosaminoglycans; (3)
structures of bacterial membrane proteins. The candidates should have some
experience in either protein crystallography, good background in
biochemistry and experience in protein purification. There is very good
technical support in molecular biology, protein purification and all
computational aspects. Our laboratory is very well equipped for all aspects
of structural work. In addition to in-house area detectors we have very good
access to the synchrotron beamlines. Several liquid handling robots are
utilized for cloning, protein purification and crystallization. Our
computing facilities include a network of graphics workstations, servers and
PCs, as well as a large Linux cluster. The group includes several
macromolecular crystallographers, NMR spectroscopists, technicians and a
computer specialist. The laboratory provides a challenging environment,
which promotes collaborative work within the laboratory and outside.
Montreal is vibrant, multicultural city, with many cultural, social and
recreational activities. Excellent restaurants with variety of ethnic foods,
charm of the Old Montreal, famous summer jazz festival, good cross-country
and downhill skiing in the winter within 45 min from the city and excellent
biking paths in the summer. Good hiking in Adirondacks is only 2 hrs away.
If you are interested please contact me at the address below.
Mirek
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Mirek Cygler
Adjunct Professor, Departments of Biochemistry,
Anatomy and Cell Biology, McGill University,
Principal Research Officer and Head
Macromolecular Structure Group
Biotechnology Research Institute, NRC
6100 Royalmount Avenue, Montreal, Quebec H4P 2R2, Canada
e-mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED]
phone : (514) 496-6321, fax : (514) 496-5143
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