*FACULTY OF SCIENCE*
*SCHOOL OF PHYSICS*
*REF. # 8576*
*Salary Level A:*A$75,612 -- A$80,874 per year**(plus 17% employer
superannuation and leave loading)
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A Postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the Protein
Structure Group at the University of New South Wales, Sydney,
Australia.The focus of the project is the archaeal RNA polymerase
subcomplex RpoEF and its interaction with target RNA (De Francisci et
al., Environ. Microbiol. 2011 13:2039-55).
The Postdoctoral Research Associate will be based at UNSW where we have
in house facilities for molecular biology, protein expression,
purification and characterisation.The Postdoctoral Research Associate
will set up RNA screening via SELEX. We have access to fluorescence, SPR
and ITC resources for characterisation of RNA-protein complexes. The
laboratory is fully equipped with robotics for crystallisation and in
house crystallographic data collection. We have regular access to
synchrotron sources.
The first goal is to define RNA sequences that bind tightly to RpoEF via
SELEX. This project is part of a wider collaboration with Professor
Ricardo Cavicchioli (School of Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences)
to investigate the molecular mechanism of cold adaptation in Antarctic
archaea.
The candidate should have a strong background in biochemistry and
molecular biology with skills in protein chemistry, RNA, structural
biology and x-ray crystallography desirable.
This is a full time position, fixed term for two years.
Applicants should address the selection criteria found within the
position description, in their online application.
For further information about the position, please contact Professor
Paul Curmi on (61 2) 9385 4552 or [email protected]
<mailto:[email protected]>.
School of Physics
URL: www.phys.unsw.edu.au/ibis/index.html
<http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/ibis/index.html>
*Online application:
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http://www.hr.unsw.edu.au/services/recruitment/jobs/10021210.html
*Applications close: 16 March 2012*
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Paul Curmi
School of Physics
University of New South Wales
Sydney UNSW 2052
Australia
Phone: 61 2 9385 4552
Fax: 61 2 9385 6060
Email: [email protected]
Homepage: www.phys.unsw.edu.au/~pmgc
