Macromolecular Machines involved in Translation and mRNA Transport
Post-doctoral positions are available immediately in the group of Christine Dunham at Emory University School of Medicine. We are interested in two separate but related projects: 1) the structure and function of RNA and RNA-protein complexes involved in translation regulation on the ribosome and 2) structure and function of RNA- protein complexes required during messenger RNA recognition for processing and transport. Our group primarily uses the structural biology technique of X-ray crystallography in addition to complementary biochemical and biophysical techniques to address function in vitro.
The laboratory is located in the Department of Biochemistry at Emory University School of Medicine where we have state-of-the-art in-house crystallographic facilities and crystallization robots. We also have access to dedicated synchrotron beamtime at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) at Argonne National Laboratory in Chicago. Funding is provided by the NASA Astrobiology Institute as a collaborative project (http://astrobiology.nasa.gov/nai/teams/can5/gatech ).
Interested applicants should have a Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or structural biology. X-ray crystallographic experience is preferred but not essential. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment.
To apply for this position, please e-mail a CV including a list of publications, a brief statement describing your scientific interests and the names and contact information of three references to Christine Dunham: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Laboratory website: http://www.biochem.emory.edu/labs/cmdunha ________________________________ Christine M. Dunham, Ph.D. Department of Biochemistry Emory University School of Medicine 1510 Clifton Road, NE, G223 Atlanta, Georgia 30322 1-404-712-1756 (office) 1-404-727-4928 (lab) -2738 (fax)
