Dear Structural Biology community, I am in the process of setting up my new lab and would be grateful if you could bring the following two positions to the attention of potential candidates.
Thanks, Albert *Position for Research Technician available in the laboratory of Dr. Albert Weixlbaumer at the IGBMC in Strasbourg, France.* A position for a research technician is available starting in April 2014 in the laboratory of Dr. Albert Weixlbaumer, team leader in the Department for Integrated Structural Biology, at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology (IGBMC), in Strasbourg, France. We are looking for highly motivated, creative individuals with interests in structural studies of large macromolecular machines. The ideal candidate has obtained a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree and is well versed in biochemistry or molecular biology. Experience in molecular cloning, protein expression and purification, as well as an ability to maintain organized records is essential. Prior experience in structural biology would be an added benefit but is not a requirement. The successful candidate will become a critical part of the group by managing and supporting the lab on a daily basis. Besides general lab management, your duties will include cloning of protein constructs, protein expression, purification, biochemical characterization and crystallization using state of the art equipment and facilities. Eventually you will also train new personnel and become a critical resource for general lab know-how. The broad interest of the group is regulation of transcription. We use a combination of biochemistry and structural approaches (primarily X-ray crystallography) to study how protein and non-coding RNAs regulate transcription during the elongation phase of transcription. More information can be found here: http://www.igbmc.fr/research/department/3/team/119/ Applicants should send a single PDF file containing their CV along with a summary of their previous research experience, accomplishments, and experimental expertise. They should also arrange for 2-3 letters of reference to be sent directly to Dr. Albert Weixlbaumer via e-mail at: [email protected] *Postdoc position in the laboratory of Dr. Albert Weixlbaumer available at the IGBMC in Strasbourg, France.* We are inviting applications for a postdoc position, which is immediately available in the laboratory of Dr. Albert Weixlbaumer, team leader in the Department for Integrated Structural Biology, at the Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology (IGBMC), in Strasbourg, France. The position is funded through an ATIP-Avenir start-up grant for a total of 3 years. The successful candidate will study the regulation of transcription elongation by protein or non-coding RNA transcription factors using a combination of biochemical and biophysical techniques. To gain detailed mechanistic insights, you will study complexes of RNA polymerase bound to regulatory factors using structural approaches (X-ray crystallography and/or single particle cryo-EM). IGBMC is one of the European INSTRUCT (Integrated Structural Biology in Europe) centers and therefore provides state of the art facilities and technology platforms that will support your project in every aspect. Further information can be found at: http://www.igbmc.fr/research/department/3/team/119/ Highly motivated candidates with PhD degrees in structural biology, chemical biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Applications including a cover letter outlining research interests, CV, list of publications, and names of three references should be sent via e-mail to Dr. Albert Weixlbaumer: [email protected]
