Structural studies on ribosomal RNA modification enzymes: A postdoctoral position in X-ray crystallography is available immediately in the group of Dr. Graeme L. Conn, in the Department of Biochemistry at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta GA, USA. This opening is part of a NIH-funded project to study aminoglycoside-resistance enzyme structures and interactions with the 30S ribosomal subunit. The successful candidate will coordinate joint efforts and work directly with Dr. Christine Dunham’s group (also at Emory) who are experts in ribosome crystallography and collaborators on this project.
Both laboratories are located in recently renovated space in the Department of Biochemistry where we are two of four groups with diverse research interests that form a critical mass in the area of structural biology. We have shared state-of-the-art facilities for crystallization, in-house X-ray data collection and other biophysical approaches. We also have regular synchrotron beamtime at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) through membership of SER-CAT and at the NE-CAT beamline (awarded to the Dunham lab). Interested applicants must have a Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology or structural biology and experience in X-ray crystallographic. Experience working with RNA would be an advantage but not essential. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment. To apply, please e-mail a CV including a list of publications, a brief statement of experience and scientific interests, and contact information for three references to: gc...@emory.edu. _____________________________ Graeme L. Conn, Ph.D. Department of Biochemistry Emory University School of Medicine 1510 Clifton Road NE - Room 4135 Atlanta GA 30322 USA http://www.biochem.emory.edu/conn
