A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Molecular & Cellular Biochemistry, University of Kentucky (http://www.mc.uky.edu/biochemistry/faculty.asp?fid=51). The successful candidate will focus on structure determination of membrane proteins from the ESX (type VII) secretion system of pathogenic mycobacteria.
This position is available immediately and will be offered for 1 year with the possibility of extension. The candidate should have a recent PhD degree in Biochemistry or related discipline with demonstrated protein purification, crystallization and structure determination expertise. Prior experience in one the following areas would be advantageous: expression and purification of membrane proteins; protein transport systems; biophysical analysis of protein-protein interaction. The application should include a CV and the names and addresses of three references. To apply please directly contact: Dr. Konstantin Korotkov (e-mail: kkorot...@uky.edu). The closing date for applications is December 10th, 2012.
