On behalf of Prof. S.X. Lin:
Postdoctoral and graduate positions are available at Laval University
Hospital Research Center, for the study of structural biology and
function of important enzymes. These include sex steroid synthesizing
enzymes involved in breast and prostate cancers, as well as proteins
with critical function in neuro-endocrinology. The new projects are
supported by Canadian Institutes of Health Research. Crystallography and
enzymology back grounds are highly welcome.
Since the determination of the first human steroid enzyme structure, the
type 1 17beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase, we have determined a series
of steroid enzyme structures, resulting in leads for the cancer therapy.
Expertise in crystallizing membrane and hydrophobic proteins, the use of
crystallizability study, and enzymology are available in the laboratory,
with state-of-the-art facilities. Quebec City, with its original
European style, is alongside the St. Laurence river, providing an
excellent research environment.
For those who are interested in the above projects, please send your
C.V. to sx...@crchul.ulaval.ca
- J. -
