Postdoctoral Position in Structural Bioinformatics at the University of Leuven, Belgium
We have an opening for a computational scientist interested in protein structure. The successful candidate should have a degree in computational mathematics, bioinformatics or a related field. S/he is expected to have a thorough knowledge of computational methods and scientific programming as well as previous experience with analysis and modelling of biomolecules. The successful candidate will play a key role in several collaborative projects. The computational efforts of the new member will be supported by our ongoing experimental work including protein crystallography and further biophysical techniques. Topics to work on will include in particular modelling and analysis of intermediate filaments and coiled-coil proteins as well as analysis of small- angle X-ray scattering data from protein solutions. The expected output is both the creation of new software and gaining of novel biostructural knowledge by means of existing computational tools. Please address further questions and submit your CV (including a full publication list and contact details of persons who could provide a recommendation) to Prof. Sergei Strelkov, preferably before August 7, 2011. Applications from highly experienced candidates with previous postdoctoral experience and excellent track record are particularly welcome. Selected publications: Kuehnel K et al (2004) The VASP tetramerisation domain is a right-handed coiled coil based on a 15-residue repeat. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. USA 101, 17027-17032. Sokolova A et al (2006) Monitoring intermediate filament assembly by small-angle X-ray scattering reveals molecular architecture of assembly intermediates. Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. USA, 103, 16206-16211. Herrmann H et al (2007) Intermediate filaments: from cell architecture to nanomechanics. Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology 8, 562-73. Baranova EV et al (2011) Three-dimensional Structure of a-Crystallin Domain Dimers of Human Small Heat Shock Proteins HSPB1 and HSPB6. J. Mol. Biol. 411, 110-122. Laboratory web page: http://pharm.kuleuven.be/anafar
