Postdoctoral research fellowship: Structural Biology of Telomere- and Telomerase-associated complexes Job Summary: A postdoctoral position is available beginning Fall 2013 in the lab of Jayakrishnan (JK) Nandakumar at the Department of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Our lab studies the structure and function of telomeres and telomerase, which are protein-nucleic acid complexes that help maintain the ends of chromosomes. The current project involves the use of X-ray crystallography to solve the three-dimensional structures of protein-nucleic acid complexes found at chromosome ends. Required Qualifications: The candidates should hold a Ph. D. degree, and a have strong background in molecular cloning and structural biology. Experience with protein expression (in E. coli and preferably insect cells) and purification is required, whereas those familiar with the reconstitution of protein-nucleic acid complexes for crystallography are strongly encouraged to apply. The applicant is expected not just to be involved in the crystallization aspect of the project, but is also expected to collect data, process them and solve crystal structures. Since we are a new lab, the candidate will have a strong voice in the setting up of the wet¹ and computational sides of crystallography in the lab. She or he will be assisted not only by the PI, but also by the Center for Structural Biology (CSB) at the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, which provides facilities and training on almost every aspect of crystallography. Additionally, since our lab is also involved in several biochemical/enzymological and cell biological projects, the candidate will also have the opportunity to expand her/his skillset during her/his stay in the lab. To Apply: Interested applicants for the advertised position should send a PDF with CV, a cover letter stating research interests and qualifications, and contact information for three references to [email protected]. Any questions regarding the project, lab, CSB, the university or the city of Ann Arbor may also be sent to the above email address. About Us: Ann Arbor is a very desirable place of stay for many and is consistently voted as one of the best places to live and raise a family in the United States. It offers to its residents excellent schools, a variety of sporting and art/music activities, and well-acclaimed restaurants. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer.
[ccp4bb] Postdoctoral position in University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Jayakrishnan Nandakumar User Mon, 15 Jul 2013 09:36:01 -0700
