Open positions in structural biology of cytoskeletal proteins at the
Helmholtz Centre for Infection Biology / DESY / University of Hamburg
Three positions funded by the Helmholtz Association are open in the
research group of Asst. Prof. Inari Kursula at the University of
Hamburg/DESY, Hamburg, Germany. The group is interested in protein-
protein recognition, especially within the regulation of cytoskeletal
proteins. Specific on-going research projects are related to the
regulation of actin filament dynamics in the malaria and related
parasites and histone deacetylases. The laboratory is located on-site
at the DESY synchrotron campus, providing excellent facilities for
structural biology research using synchrotron radiation.
Post-doctoral position
The successful candidate, possessing a Ph.D. in a relevant field,
should have solid, proven experience in molecular biology, protein
production, and preferably also crystallization and structure
determination by X-ray crystallography. Experience in methods, such as
microcalorimetry, surface plasmon resonance, CD spectroscopy, or other
biophysical characterization of proteins and complexes, is considered
an advantage, as is experience in baculovirus expression of proteins.
The position will be filled for one year initially, with the
possibility of an extension of 1-2 years.
Ph. D. student position
The applicants should hold a M.Sc. degree in a relevant field.
Experience in molecular biology and protein production is necessary.
The successful candidate should also have a strong interest in X-ray
crystallography and biochemical/biophysical characterization of
proteins. The contract will be for two years with the possibility to
extend for a third year.
Laboratory technician (50 %)
The laboratory technician will be responsible for the every-day
maintenance of the laboratory, technical assistance in research
projects, and ordering of chemicals and other consumables. Experience
in basic molecular biology, microbiology, and cell culture techniques
is required. Interest in taking actively part in the research projects
would be a definite plus. Working knowledge of German (in addition to
fluent English) is considered an advantage for this position.
The positions will be filled from August-September 2009. The group is
moving to Hamburg during summer 2009 and, for the time being, more
information can be found from the website: http://www.biochem.oulu.fi/tutkimus/ikursula/
. The working language of the group is English, and a good knowledge
of both spoken and written English is a requirement for all positions.
Applications (including a short description of research interests and
experience, CV, list of publications, and names of two referees) and
inquiries should be sent by e-mail to inari.kursula(at)oulu.fi.
Applications will be considered until 10.7.2009 or until suitable
candidates have been identified.
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Inari Kursula, Ph. D.
Department of Biochemistry
University of Oulu
Finland
http://www.biochem.oulu.fi/tutkimus/ikursula/
http://cc.oulu.fi/~inkursul/
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