postdoctoral position in London
postdoctoral position in London
Postdoctoral Research Position is available in Annalisa Pastore's group at the Molecular Division of the National Institute for Medical Research, Mill Hill, London We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated postdoctoral fellow with a solid background in Structural Biology. The position is funded by a EU grant (EFACTS) and is offered for three years, with possibility for an extension up to 11 additional months. Research project: The successful candidate will work on a project focusing on understanding the primary function of frataxin, the protein responsible for Friedreich's ataxia. The project requires collaborative effords and the use of a wide range of structural, computational and spectroscopic as well as molecular biological techniques and attempts to reach an improved understanding of the role of frataxin in iron-sulfur cluster biogenesis and in disease. The primary responsibility of the successful applicant will be the investigation of the interactions between frataxin and components of the iron-sulfur cluster machinery. Required qualifications: The successful candidate should hold a Ph.D. in chemistry/biochemistry/biophysics or a related field and have complete her/his thesis defense by July, 2010. Experience with protein NMR spectroscopy and/or crystallography is a requirement. The applicant must have already solved structures of proteins and published at least one first-author manuscript describing the atomic structure of a protein or a protein-ligand complex. Knowledge of enzymology is considered a merit. Good publication record, fluency in English, high motivation and excellent social competence as well as ability to learn new techniques are expected. Experience in molecular biology and computation chemistry will be beneficial. Expected Starting date: September-October 2010. For additional information please contact: Annalisa Pastore (+44-20-88162630; apastor@nimr.mrc.ac.uk) Application: The application should be submitted to the NIMR website. It should include: (1) cover letter, in which the applicant describes his/her research interests as well as his/her career vision, a (2) Curriculum Vitae, a (3) list of publications, a (4) copy of official Ph.D. transcript, and (5) the full contact addresses of two references. Application deadline: July 5, 2010.https://blogger.googleusercontent.co...s.blogspot.com More... |
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