The Division of Structural Biology at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig/Germany invites applications for a
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION Planned project: Crystal structure determination of complex multimodular assembly lines from Myxobacteria Area of research: Structural biology, natural compound chemistry Methods: State-of-the-art techniques in recombinant DNA technology (PCR, cloning, protein expression systems, site-directed mutagenesis), protein biochemistry (ÄKTA protein purification, protein analytics, crystallization of proteins), X-ray structural analysis (data collection, structure solution, model building and refinement), structure-function studies on proteins Prerequisite: PhD in biochemistry, biology or chemistry. Profound experience in protein biochemisty and recombinant DNA technology mandatory. Experience in protein crystallography/structural biology will be advantageous. Starting date: The position is immediately available but later starting dates are also possible. Duration: Initially for 3 years with an option for extension Apply to: Applications marked for Code 15/2008 should be sent by April 30th, 2008 to: Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Personalabteilung, Inhoffenstrasse 7, D-38124 Braunschweig Applications should contain a CV, list of publications, copies of certificates and contact information for two letters of recommendation Information: For further information please feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Dirk Heinz ([EMAIL PROTECTED], phone: +49(0)531-6181-7000)
