Postdoctoral Position Structural Biochemistry We seek a post-doctoral scientist to strengthen our research programs on human protein families related to cancer. The aim is to build expertise by the combination of protein chemistry, structural biology and by the application of advanced biophysical methods as well as by development and/or implementation of various enzyme activity assays.
The successful applicant will join a team led by Dr. Herwig Schüler pursuing several parallel research programs in a highly collaborative manner. Current biology programs include: Poly-(ADP-ribose)-polymerases, AAA-ATPases, amino acid metabolism and glycosyltransferases. Candidates should have a proven track record within biochemistry, a good understanding of structural biology and a strong interest in human biology. Documented experience from the application of biophysical methods, e.g. ITC, light scattering etc. and/or experience from one or more of the indicated fields of research (biology areas) would be considered an advantage. * Innovative and goal oriented * Excellent communication and teamwork skills Starting date: Open immediately The position is a fixed term position currently offered until Sep 30, 2010. For further information contact Dr. Johan Weigelt, Chief Scientist (+46 8 524 86840, [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Dr. Herwig Schüler, Principal Investigator (+46 8 524 86843, [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Union representative for SACO is Patricia De Palma, (+46 8 524 881 29, [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Please send your application to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or Karolinska Institutet MBB/Structural Genomics Consortium 171 77 Stockholm Sweden Mark the application Dnr 04456/2008 Application deadline: November 1, 2008 A list of at least two reference persons should be included. The Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC) is a not-for-profit organization that aims to determine the three dimensional structures of proteins of medical relevance, and place them in the public domain without restriction. The SGC operates out of the Universities of Oxford and Toronto and Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm. During the first phase of the project, more than 450 protein structures were deposited in the PDB. In its second funding phase (July 1 2007 - June 30 2011) SGC aims to determine more than 650 novel structures, including 9 structures of human integral membrane proteins. SGC works on a Target List of ~2,400 proteins with relevance to human health comprising proteins associated with diabetes, cancer, genetic and epigenetic disease as well as with infectious diseases such as malaria. Much like the Human Genome Project, the SGC provides information fundamental to both the understanding of human biology and human health, and to the discovery of new drugs and therapeutics. Protein structures can provide molecular insight into biological function, and can also guide the development of new medicines. ________________________________ Johan Weigelt, PhD MSc Chief Scientist Structural Genomics Consortium Karolinska Institutet, MBB/SGC 171 77 Stockholm, Sweden http://sgc.ki.se/ Tel: +46 8 524 86840 Mob: +46 70 263 0255 Fax: +46 8 524 86868 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
