Posted on behalf of Dr. Jeff Abramson:
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of
Dr. Jeff Abramson at the Department of Physiology, University of
California Los Angeles (UCLA) for a highly motivated individual with a
strong interest in structure and function of membrane transport
proteins. This is an NIH-funded project which aims to use crystal
structures as templates to design and implement state-of-the-art
biophysical techniques for tracking conformational changes in the sodium
galactose transporter (SGLT) during its transport process.
The successful applicant will hold a PhD and have ample knowledge in
expression, cloning and purification of membrane proteins as well as
versed in modern macromolecular crystallographic methods. The candidate
must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and will
be expected to work in a diverse and highly collaborative environment.
The Lab is well equipped for membrane protein biochemistry and
structural biology including state-of-the-art crystallization robotics.
(http://www.physiology.ucla.edu/Labs/Abramson/index.html ) We also have
full access to the Molecular Biology Institute’s (MBI) X-ray core
facility featuring a Rigaku FRD generator using the RAXIS IV++ and
Quantum 4 CCD detectors. There is a large computational cluster and
monthly access to the ALS synchrotron in Berkley, California. UCLA has a
strong and highly collaborative macromolecular crystallography program
in place with 6 faculties and 50 students, staff and postdocs.
Los Angeles is a cosmopolitan city with 330 days a year of perfect
weather. Sunny beaches and hiking trails are just a few minutes away and
skiing within hours. There are also number of museums and playhouses
within walking distance from the university.
Funding support is available immediately for a minimum of 2 years
through the NIH grant mechanism. If interested, please send a CV, three
references, and a cover letter explaining your research interests to
Jeff Abramson: _jabram...@mednet.ucla.edu
<mailto:jabram...@mednet.ucla.edu>_
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