A Senior Scientist position at the initial level of Research Associate is available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Dmitry Vassylyev (University of Alabama at Birmingham). The main focus of research in the lab is structural and functional analysis of biological macromolecules with emphasis on bacterial RNA polymerases and associated transcription factors (for recent publications see Nature 2009, 457:332-5; Nature 2008, 455:988-91; Nature 2007, 448:163-8; Nature 2007, 448:157-62; Cell 2005, 122:351-63; Nature 2004, 430:700-4; Cell 2004, 118:297-309; Cell 2004, 117:299-310; Cell 2004, 116:381-91; Nature 2002, 420:43-50; Nature 2002, 417:712-19). A successful candidate would have Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry or physics and a considerable proved expertise in all techniques required for efficient protein expression and purification. Experience in structural and/or functional studies of transcription is desirable, but is not required. A salary will be in a range of $50,000-100,000 depending on a demonstrated record of research experience. Based on the research achievements of a first year position might be converted to a higher rank at the Research Assistant Professor or Research Associate Professor level. To apply send a CV, letter of intent, and names and contact information of 3 referees to klyu...@uab.edu. Additional information might be found on the Web page: http://138.26.140.2/vassylyev/
