Dear Colleagues, Description for a postdoctoral position in the lab of Dr Anne-Marie Krachler, University of Birmingham, UK; Post is available from 1 March 2014 Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Structural Biology) Applications are invited for a highly motivated post-doctoral researcher with expertise in structural biology to join the group of Dr Anne-Marie Krachler (https://sites.google.com/site/krachlerlab/) at the Institute of Microbiology and Infection, University of Birmingham. The position is funded by the BBSRC and is part of an exciting project which aims to study a group of bacterial adhesins which bind host cell membrane lipids. This project will entail structural and biophysical studies of this novel adhesin family and adhesin-ligand complexes, with the aim to utilize them as tools to investigate host cellular lipids and potentially as antimicrobials (adhesion inhibitors). Candidates must have a PhD in biology, biochemistry, biophysics or a related discipline and experience in all aspects of protein crystallography, from protein expression and purification through crystallisation and structure determination. They should also have an interest in working on structural and mechanistic questions related to host-pathogen interactions. Previous experience in studying protein-ligand interactions is highly desirable and a background in studying lipid-binding proteins would be advantageous. Applicants will be expected to work closely with colleagues from different disciplines and to assist junior researchers in their work. Candidates should have excellent written and oral communication skills and be highly organized and able to prioritize their own work with minimal supervision. Applications will be accepted until 2 February 2014. The University of Birmingham is a family-friendly work environment and we are happy to discuss flexible work arrangements. To download the details and submit an electronic application online visit: www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs<http://www.hr.bham.ac.uk/jobs> (post number 47725).
