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Several positions are available in the Laboratory for
Biocrystallography, Department
of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Catholic University of Leuven
(http://pharm.kuleuven.be/anafar).
1. A PhD student post starting October 2006. The successful candidate
will join a research
project focussed on the three-dimensional structure of intermediate
filaments. For background
information see Strelkov et al (2001) J Mol Biol 306, 771-779; Strelkov
et al (2002) EMBO J 21,
1255-1266; Strelkov et al (2003) Bioessays 25, 243-251; Herrmann & Aebi
(2004) Annu Rev Biochem 73, 749-789; Strelkov et al (2004) J Mol Biol
343, 1067-1080. The Group is hosted in a brand-new
building and disposes of own X-ray diffractometer (Rigaku/Mar),
crystallisation facilities
and wet labs as well as a computing cluster.
The activities of the successful candidate will include crystallographic
and small-angle X-ray
scattering studies as well as computer modelling of intermediate
filament proteins.
The applicant should have a BSc or MSc diploma in biophysics,
bioinformatics or a related field
and at least some experience in research. Strong interest in
computational methods would be a plus.
The post is competitively funded by the University of Leuven for a
period of up to five years.
The PhD student will participate in the teaching of undergraduate
students (for this purpose,
some command of Dutch will be eventually expected but an initial grace
period may be granted).
Important: due to the funding source, only E.U. nationals are eligible
to apply!
2. In addition, we are looking for a postdoc to join our group and
become a key player in the
abovementioned project. While no immedate funding is available, recent
PhDs with a strong
publication record in protein crystallography or bioinformatics are
invited to discuss the
perspectives of joint funding applications.
3. A fully funded permanent laboratory technician/manager post is also
available. The ideal candidate will
be responsible for the technical support of experimental activities as
well as computer maintenance work.
The search for suitable candidates is open immediately and will continue
until the positions are filled.
Please send your application, together with a detailed CV, publication
list, and a list of referees, to
Prof. Sergei Strelkov, e-mail: sergei.strelkov(at)pharm.kuleuven.be.
Leuven is a mid-size university town located only 25 km east of
Brussels. Rich history, remarkable
architecture and green surroundings make Leuven one of the best
locations in Belgium. Leuven will host
the European Crystallographic Meeting this August; interested candidates
attending the meeting
are invited to enquire with us in person.
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