Postdoctoral Fellow
Macromolecular crystallography, Biophysics and Biochemistry
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to
join our laboratory at the Life Sciences Institute, University of
Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Synapses mediate communication between neurons, producing neural
circuitry that enables us to think, move and feel. We are interested
in the complex protein networks at synapses. We study proteins that
mediate the formation, maintenance and plasticity of synapses, in
particular synaptic organizers. Research projects involve protein
over-expression, purification, crystallization, x-ray crystallography,
biochemical and biophysical techniques (funded by NIH).
State-of-the-art equipment is available in a modern research setting.
Synchrotron radiation is available within driving distance or remotely
at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) and the University of Michigan is
a member of LS-CAT at APS.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have received a Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to
structural biology within the past 3 years and have a strong
publication record. Applicants with experience in cloning, bacterial
and insect cell cultures, expressing and purifying recombinant
proteins, macromolecular crystallization, diffraction data collection
and structure determination of macromolecules are preferred. However,
highly motivated recent graduates with a strong background in protein
over-expression and purification, and an interest in learning
crystallography are also encouraged to apply. Good written and oral
communication skills in English are essential as well as the ability
and desire to work as part of a highly motivated team.
To apply please e-mail the following to rude...@umich.edu: CV,
contact information for 3 references (address, phone and e-mail), a
list of your experimental expertise and skills relevant to this
position and a research statement describing your past research
experience and future goals (1-2 pages). J1 visa sponsorship is
available for non-US nationals.
For questions please contact Dr. Gabrielle Rudenko at rude...@umich.edu
For more information please visit
http://www.lsi.umich.edu/facultyresearch/labs/rudenko
If you are attending the American Crystallographic Association Meeting
in Boston, come chat on Monday July 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 pm at our
poster M-75 (abstract #1209).
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action
employer.
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G. Rudenko PhD
Life Sciences Institute &
Dept. Pharmacology
University of Michigan Medical School
210 Washtenaw Ave Rm 3163A
Ann Arbor MI 48109-2216
tel: (734) 615 - 9323
fax: (734) 763 - 6492
e-mail rude...@umich.edu
http://lsi.umich.edu/facultyresearch/labs/rudenko
