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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP in Protein Crystallography at the University of Oslo (Ref. 06/6591/AQU, deadline June 8th 2006) A postdoctoral research fellowship (financed by the Norwegian Research Council, project title "Structural Glycobiology") is available at the Department of Chemistry, The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, in the group of Ute Krengel. Preferred starting date is this fall (September 1st or soon thereafter). Pay grade depending on qualifications (ca. 30-32 KNOK) The postdoctoral project will be in the field of protein crystallography, targeting human mucins. Mucins are the major glycoprotein components that confer the mucous its viscous gel-like properties. By covering the digestive, respiratory and urogenital tract, they help to protect the epithelial cells from dehydration and injury as well as from bacterial infection. These proteins are very challenging targets, as they are huge and in addition highly glycosylated. We are currently focusing our work on the oligomer-forming domains of the MUC2 mucin as well as on the lectin domain of this protein, domains that are at the focus of attention for the function of this protein. The project is based on a collaboration with the laboratory of Professor Gunnar C. Hansson at the Göteborg University, Sweden, a world expert on mucin biology and function (www.medkem.gu.se/mucinbiology). This group has a facility for large scale production of recombinant proteins that will be used in the present project. The project will be pursued in a new lab in Oslo, which has just recently been established. The new X-ray equipment (Micromax-007HF from Rigaku) has only been installed three weeks ago and has from the very start been in perfect working condition. The candidate should be determined to enter such a challenging project and in addition be a good team-player. She/he should preferentially have experience in all aspects of protein crystallographic work, with solid practical experience in protein purification and crystallization being of particular importance. In addition to working on the announced project, it is strongly encouraged that the candidate starts to build up her/his own research profile during this postdoctoral period. No teaching duties enter into this position, however, the candidate may take teaching responsibilities, should she/he wish to. It might also be of interest (for dynamic couples) that one further postdoctoral position will become available in the near future. For appointment the requirement is a doctoral degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or other relevant disciplines. For further information please contact: Assoc. Professor Ute Krengel, tlf. +47 22 85 54 61, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web announcement: http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/2006/vit/06-6591-AQU-MN-Chemistry-Postdoc.html Application guidelines: The application should include a CV (including in particular any experience relevant to the position announced) as well as the names and contact details of three references, together with a cover letter stating why the applicant has a special interest in this position. Applicants should also submit a list of published and unpublished works and certified copies of certificates/diplomas. The application should include copies of the applicants five most significant publications and a summary of the importance of these works. For more information see: http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/guidelinespostdoctor.xml Applications (marked with Ref. No. 06/6591/AQU) must be sent to The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, P. O. Box 1032 Blindern, NO-0315 Oslo, Norway. The cover letter and CV may be submitted by e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED], whereas all supporting documentation must be submitted by regular mail. Application papers will not be returned, with the exception of original publications. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ute Krengel, PhD Chalmers University of Technology Center for Structural Biology Department of Chemistry and Bioscience P.O.Box 462 SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden Tel : +46 31 773 3237 Fax : +46 31 773 3910 e-mail : [EMAIL PROTECTED] URL: http://www.csb.gu.se/ute --------------------------------------------------------------------------
