比利时天主教鲁汶大学蛋白质晶体学和结构生物学博士后岗位

Institution

the Laboratory for Biocrystallography, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium).

Position

Postdoctoral position in protein crystallography / structural biology

Location

Leuven, Belgium

Date Posted

Aug 22 2007

Description

A postdoctoral position is available in the Laboratory for Biocrystallography, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Catholic University of Leuven (Belgium). The successful candidate should have considerable experience in protein crystallography, especially including cloning, purification and crystallization of recombinant proteins, as well as a strong publication record. Good communicational skills and ability to guide junior group members are essential. The post is fully funded by the University of Leuven ‘OT’ grant for a period of up to four years, pending sufficient progress.

The main research project will be aimed at elucidating the three-dimensional structure of intermediate filaments using X-ray crystallography, small-angle X-ray scattering and other biophysical methods. For background information see Strelkov et al (2002) EMBO J 21, 1255-1266; Strelkov et al (2003) Bioessays 25, 243-251; Herrmann et al (2007) Nature Reviews Molecular Cell Biology, 8, 562-573. In addition, the postdoctoral fellow will participate in further high-impact medically-oriented projects in international collaboration focussed on protein structure and function.

Our laboratory is hosted in a brand-new building and is fully equipped with an X-ray diffractometer (Rigaku/Mar), crystallization facilities, wet labs and a computer cluster. Leuven is a university town located 20 km east of Brussels. The University of Leuven is ranked among the top centres for biomedical research in Belgium. Rich history, remarkable architecture and proximity of Brussels, Paris and London make Leuven an outstanding location.

The search for suitable candidates is open immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The target starting date is October 1st, 2007, but can be negotiated. Please forward any further questions and/or your application, including a detailed CV, publication list and a list of referees, to Prof. Sergei Strelkov at the address below.

Contact

http://pharm.kuleuven.be/anafar/