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A two years postdoctoral position *in the field of Biosciences* is
available immediately at The Structural Biology and Chemistry group of
the *Institute** of **Organic** and Pharmaceutical Chemistry (IOPC). The
position is funded by the approved programme “INTEGRATION of PhD
researchers from abroad in **Greece**’s R & D system ENTER- programme
2004-04ER70” and is co-funded by Pfizer Co. Croton, **USA**. (10%)
(title: Control of glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesis. Inhibitors of
glycogen phosphorylase and phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase as
potential hypoglycaemic drugs**)*
* *The applicants should hold a PhD degree in Biochemistry, Protein
Chemistry or Structural Biology/ Chemistry and have experience in
molecular biology techniques, protein expression and purification,
kinetic assays and crystallization techniques, crystallographic data
collection and crystallographic analysis (desirable).
The selection of the successful candidate is a two step procedure. After
reviewing of all the CVs, the selected one will be submitted to the
Greek General secretariat of R & D. for the necessary final approval
before the appointment.
ENTER aims to attract researchers from abroad and integrate them, for a
definite period of time, into the national research infrastructure. The
main objective is a) to pursue technology and know-how transfer from the
international research community to Greek research entities and vice
versa and b) to enhance international research networks. The programme
ultimate purpose is to facilitate the researcher’s permanent integration
in Greece. (http://www.gsrt.gr/default.asp?V_ITEM_ID=3594
The research work aims towards understanding of the molecular basis for the
recognition of small organic molecules by enzymes that play a central
role in the regulation of blood glucose levels (for further information
please visit the website of the Structural Biology and Chemistry
<http://www.eie.gr/nhrf/institutes/iopc/researchgroups/sbc-group/sbc-group-en.html>
group of IOPC <http://www.eie.gr/nhrf/institutes/iopc/index-en.html> -.
The proposed research is anticipated to contribute to the discovery of
new compounds for therapeutic intervention in type 2 Diabetes.
The eligibility criteria for the potential applicants are:
· To hold a Ph.D. degree, that meets the requirements for recognition by
the Greek competent authority (DIKATSA) and proven research activity
following the Ph.D. graduation.
· To have a proven a remarkable performance and to have developed at
international level, research activity relevant to the proposed project,
after the receipt of the doctorate degree.
· If the applicant is Greek national, he must have fulfilled his
military obligations before the project’s lasting period, or he should
have been legally absolved, or he should have received a legal deferment
till the end of the project. **
· Individuals, who have resided in Greece for more than 3 continuous
months in the last 2 years preceding the appointment, are excluded from
the submission of a proposal.
· The candidate must be committed to the exclusive occupation in the
project.**
* *The appointment will be for *24 months*. The total maximum monthly
compensation of the researcher, including full labour and insurance
costs, is up to 2.500 euros for all specialties (approx. net salary 1300
euros).
The applicants may send a detailed CV (with academic and research
activities) or contact Dr. N.G. Oikonomakos for further information.
*Dr. Nikos G. Oikonomakos, Director of IOPC*
Institute of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Tel: +30 210. 72 73.884 (761), Fax: + 30 210. 72. 73. 831
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
http://www.eie.gr/nhrf/institutes/iopc/researhgroups/sbc-group/sbc-group-gr.html
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Demetres D. Leonidas, Ph.D.
Structural & Chemical Biology Group
Institute of Organic and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The National Hellenic Research Foundation
48, Vassileos Constantinou Avenue
Athens 116 35, Greece
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Tel. +30 210 7273841 (office)
+30 210 7273895 (lab)
Fax. +30 210 7273831
E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
URL: http://athena.eie.gr/~demetres
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