1. A postdoctoral position is available to work with Prof. Sergei
Strelkov in
the Laboratory for Biocrystallography, Department of Pharmaceutical
Sciences,
Catholic University of Leuven. The successful candidate should have
considerable
experience in protein crystallography, especially including cloning,
purification and crystallization
of recombinant proteins, as well as a strong publication record. Good
communicational
skills and ability to guide junior group members are essential. The post
is fully funded by the
University of Leuven 'OT' grant for a period of up to four years,
pending sufficient progress.
The main research project will be aimed at elucidating the
three-dimensional structure
of intermediate filaments using X-ray crystallography, small-angle X-ray
scattering
and other biophysical methods. For background information see Strelkov
et al
(2002) EMBO J 21, 1255-1266; Strelkov et al (2003) Bioessays 25, 243-251;
Herrmann et al (2007) Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, 8, 562-573.
In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will participate in further
collaborative,
high-impact medically-oriented projects focussed on protein structure.
Our laboratory is hosted in a brand-new building and is fully equipped with
an X-ray diffractometer (Rigaku/Mar), crystallization facilities, wet
labs and a computer cluster.
2. In addition, a PhD student ('assistent') post in protein
crystallography is available.
The applicants should have a BSc or MSc diploma in biophysics,
bioinformatics or a related field
and at least some experience in research. The post is funded for a
period of up to five years.
NB: the PhD student will participate in the teaching of undergraduate
students; correspondingly,
proficiency in Dutch is required!
The search for suitable candidates is open immediately and will continue
until the positions are
filled. The target starting date for either post is October 1st, 2007,
but can be negotiated.
Please send your application, together with a detailed CV, publication
list and a list of referees,
to: sergei.strelkov(at)pharm.kuleuven.be. Leuven is a university town
located 20 km
east of Brussels. Rich history, remarkable architecture and proximity of
both Brussels
and the North sea make Leuven an outstanding location.
Laboratory homepage is at http://pharm.kuleuven.be/anafar
(currently undergoing a major overhaul, to be competed in a few weeks'
time).
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Prof. Sergei V. Strelkov
Laboratory for Biocrystallography
Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Catholic University of Leuven
Campus Gasthuisberg, O&N2 Herestraat 49 bus 822, 3000 Leuven, Belgium
Work phone: +32 16 33 08 45 Fax: +32 16 32 34 69
Mobile: +32 486 29 41 32
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