Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position in the Snell/Luft laboratory at the Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute (HWI), Buffalo, NY. The position, funded by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), targets the oxidative stress pathway in the brain and lungs and involves a close collaboration with the Phizicky and Grayhack laboratories at the University of Rochester, NY. A significant number of protein targets are available. The research will focus on the structural biology of these targets and their complexes making use of both X-ray crystallography and Small Angle X-ray Scattering. A full program of synchrotron beamtime for both single crystal and SAXS studies is available. The HWI laboratory is well equipped with state-of-the art molecular biology, crystallization, computing and X-ray equipment. It is a highly collaborative environment with the building housing HWI being designed around this philosophy to promote research and interaction.
The ideal candidate should have experience in crystallization and structural crystallography and a willingness to become involved in new structural techniques. Expertise in molecular biology and/or SAXS is a plus but not required. Opportunities to develop stand-alone independent research projects exist. Candidates should have excellent technical, interpersonal and communication skills and would be expected to become a key component of the team involved in this research. Salary and benefits are competitive and funding is initially available for 2 years with the possibility of extension. HWI is a private, not-for-profit organization, founded in 1956, studying the structures and functions of macromolecules of biomedical interest. HWI houses the Department of Structural Biology of the State University of New York at Buffalo's School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. HWI is part of the Buffalo-Niagara Medical Campus, a consortium of research, clinical, and educational institutions founded to cultivate a world-class medical campus in state-of-the art facilities in downtown Buffalo, NY, USA. Informal enquiries are welcome to either Eddie Snell (esn...@hwi.buffalo.edu) or Joseph Luft (l...@hwi.buiffalo.edu). To apply please send a current resume and the names of two references to Anne Kent, Human Resources Coordinator (k...@hwi.buffalo.edu). Thanks, Eddie. Edward Snell Ph.D. Assistant Prof. Department of Structural Biology, SUNY Buffalo, Senior Scientist, Hauptman-Woodward Medical Research Institute 700 Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY 14203-1102 Phone: (716) 898 8631 Fax: (716) 898 8660 Skype: eddie.snell Email: esn...@hwi.buffalo.edu Telepathy: 42.2 GHz Heisenberg was probably here!
