Postdoctoral Position: Membrane Protein Structural Genomics A postdoctoral position is available immediately (!) in the laboratory of Michael Wiener, University of Virginia. His lab is one of three that comprise the Membrane Protein Structural Biology Consortium (MPSBC, http://mpsbc.org, one of nine groups recently funded as part of the NIH PSI:Biology Network. The other labs are those of Mark Dumont (University of Rochester) and Michael Malkowski (Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute). The primary targets of MPSBC are eukaryotic integral membrane proteins (transporters, enzymes, channels). Experience in one or more of the following is required: protein expression & purification (including upstream molecular biology), crystallization and crystallography. Experience with the insect cell baculovirus expresson system is especially desirable. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a multi-lab effort to determine eukaryotic membrane protein structures, and to develop technologies (such as pre-crystallization screening) fo r improvement of throughput.
The scientific and intellectual environment for membrane research is strong at the University of Virginia. Eight labs working in membrane protein biochemistry, biophysics and structural biology are sited in a modern research building. The Center for Membrane Biology includes additional investigators, holds a regular seminar series, and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment. Applicants, please send a cover letter, cv, names of three references, and any other queries to Michael Wiener, mwie...@virginia.edu, 434-243-2731. Please indicate that you are applying for the Structural Genomics position. [The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.]
