POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN PROTEIN CRYSTALLOGRAPHY, THE UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND, BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA Applications are invited for a protein crystallography post-doctoral position in the laboratory of Prof Bostjan Kobe at the School of Molecular and Microbial Sciences (SMMS) and the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia. The main area of study will involve the characterization of structures and interactions of proteins involved in the process of plant disease resistance, focusing on flax-flax rust host-pathogen interaction as the model system (for recent publications in this area see Dodds PN et al (2006) Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 103: 8888 and Wang C-IA et al (2007) Plant Cell 19: 2898). Experience in molecular biology, protein purification, protein/protein interaction analysis and protein crystallography is desirable. The salary will be according to qualifications and experience, starting at AUD$ $73,484. The position is available from January 2009. University of Queensland is one of Australia's top universities. SMMS combines the disciplines of chemistry, biochemistry & molecular biology, microbiology and parasitology into a single academic unit. SMMS and IMB are situated in the beautiful St. Lucia campus on the Brisbane River. State-of-the art equipment is available for all aspects of the work, including FR-E X-ray generator /R-axis IV++ and Saturn 944 CCD X-ray detectors, Mosquito crystallization robot and the Rock Imager imaging system. Brisbane has been voted Australia's most liveable city and has a great subtropical climate. It is only a short drive from Australia's best beaches and provides opportunities for all sorts of outdoors and cultural activities. For further information please see http://seek.com.au/users/apply/index.ascx?Sequence=45&PageNumber=1&JobID=145 72918 or contact Bostjan Kobe (telephone: +617-3365-2132, email [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Please forward applications, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae and contact details for three referees, by email or post to by 16 January 2008 to Bostjan Kobe, SMMS, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.
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