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PhD student position in Structural Biology at KTH School of Biotechnology, Stockholm, Sweden There is an open position for a graduate student to join the Structural Biology group at the School of Biotechnology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The PhD project concerns structural and functional studies on plant cell-wall synthetic proteins, most importantly glycosyl transferases and glycosyl hydrolases that are strictly up-regulated during secondary cell-wall synthesis in poplar. Suitable candidates have a strong educational background in biochemistry and molecular biology with practical experience with cloning, mutagenesis, protein expression and purification. It is of advantage, but not necessary, that the candidate has some experience in structural biology and protein crystallographic techniques. Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English is an absolute requirement. Starting date: available immediately The application should include research interests and previous research experience, Curriculum Vitae and relevant publications, and the names and Email addresses of at least two references. The application should be sent by email or regular mail to: Christina Divne, Assoc. Prof. KTH Royal Institute of Technology School of Biotechnology AlbaNova University Center Roslagstullsbacken 21 SE-106 91 Stockholm, Sweden Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: www.biotech.kth.se/woodbiotechnology/structure.html before January 31, 2006 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The School of Biotechnology at KTH is located at the AlbaNova University Center (close to central downtown) with new, well-equipped buildings and research facilities. KTH is the largest of Swedens universities of technology, and is responsible for one-third of Swedens capacity for engineering studies and technical research at post-secondary level with over 12000 undergraduate students, 1600 active postgraduate students and a staff of 3000 people. KTH conducts top-notch education and research of a broad spectrum from natural science to all branches of technology.
