A postdoctoral position in structural biology is available from Sept 2014 earliest in the research group lead by
Tommi Kajander at Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki, Finland. The position is funded by the Academy of Finland at the Finnish university salary scale 5. The goal of the project is to understand the molecular basis of mammalian adhesion protein functions and solve structures of relevant protein-protein complexes. We are utilizing X-ray crystallography as the main methods to solve protein structures, with complementary methods such as SAXS, NMR and single particle EM and protein engineering and functional in vitro and cell-based studies. The topics of research projects will be discussed in detail during the interview of the selected candidates. Host institute has excellent infrastructure for structural biology studies. Applicants with strong background in protein expression and purification and molecular biology, and experience in crystallography/structural biology techniques are encouraged to apply (in particular experience with insect and eukaryotic expression systems is a plus). The applicant should be a team player with good English and communication skills and capability to guide studends. Applicants should send 1) a cover letter briefly describing previous achievements, future career ambitions and motivation for this position; 2) Curriculum vitae with a list of publications and contact information of two referees should be sent via email to: tommi.kajander-at-helsinki.fi The deadline for applications is July 31st, 2014, or until suitable candidates are found. Please feel free to contact for more information. Tommi Kajander, Ph.D. Team Leader Structural Biology and Biophysics Institute of Biotechnology University of Helsinki Viikinkaari 1 (P.O. Box 65) 00014 Helsinki Finland p. +358-50-4480991 tommi . kajander-at-helsinki . fi http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/kajander/
