A postdoctoral position is available in the Biocenter Finland Crystallization Core Facility, in the research group of Dr. Tommi Kajander at the institute of Biotechnology at University of Helsinki, Finland. The position is funded for two years starting from September 2014.
The position will include crystallization facility responsibilities, and structural biology-related research in the Kajander lab, and possibly partly on collaborators/clients projects, as agreed. The topics of research project(s) include structural aspects of neuronal protein-protein receptor complexes, and will be discussed in detail with the selected candidates. Core facility tasks include scientific support, and help in maintenance of the services of the protein crystallization facility (http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/xray/automation/index.html), including advising clients on structural biology projects, and data collection on synchrotron sources (e.g. Diamond and ESRF). The successful candidate must be experienced in macromolecular crystallography (crystallization, synchrotrons, structure solution, refinement etc.), and have very good teamwork, communication, and social skills, and capability to guide students. Ability to work in organized fashion and fluent English language skills are also required. Knowledge of automation, high throughput techniques and/or molecular biology and protein purification and production experience are desirable/preferable. The institute has excellent infrastructure for science and the unit has two imaging systems (Rigaku Minstrel UV and Explora Nova (+4 C), mosquito LCP, and a Hamilton star dispensing robot. The unit also has a thermofluor instrument and access to a MALLS system for upstream sample analysis. We also have a Rigaku rotating anode source w/RAXIS IV+ detector. We have regular (monthly) access to synchrotron sources. Institute of Biotechnology also has state-of-the-art cryo-EM and NMR facilities, and e.g. Biacore and thermophoresis instruments are located in the next building. Applicants should send: 1) A cover letter briefly describing previous achievements, and motivation for the position; 2) Curriculum vitae with a list of publications 3) Contact information of two referees to email address: tommi.kajander(at)helsinki.fi. The deadline for applications is August 31, 2014, or until suitable candidate is found. Contact for more information: e-mail: tommi.kajander(at)helsinki.fi (phone: +358-50-4480991) http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/kajander/ Tommi Kajander, Ph.D. Structural Biology and Biophysics Institute of Biotechnology University of Helsinki Viikinkaari 1 (P.O. Box 65) 00014 Helsinki, Finland
