Exciting research opportunities in the ion channel structure and mechanism area are available for two highly motivated post-doctoral fellows at the Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City, Department of Anesthesiology. The research focuses on analyzing ion channel function with electrophysiology and biochemistry as well as ion channel structure with X-ray crystallography. The goal of the work in the lab is to develop a mechanistic understanding of permeation, selectivity, and ligand gating in ion channels. More specifically, the projects involve investigation of the location of the gates in MthK potassium channels and the mechanism for ligand binding and activation in prokaryotic cyclic nucleotide-gated channels. More information about the lab can be found at: http://physiology.med.cornell.edu/faculty/nimigean/lab/
Qualifications and experience: Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. degree and strong background in protein biochemistry and X-ray crystallography, and/or in ion channel electrophysiology. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, and ability to work in close collaboration with other researchers are required. Qualified applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references by email to Crina Nimigean at crn2...@med.cornell.edu. AA-EOE. ----------------------------------------------------- Crina Nimigean, Ph.D. Weill Cornell Medical College Associate Professor of Physiology and Biophysics in Anesthesiology Associate Professor of Biochemistry http://physiology.med.cornell.edu/faculty/nimigean/lab/ Department of Anesthesiology, Box 124 525 East 68th Street, Room A-1050 New York, NY 10065 Phone: (212) 746 5947 Fax: (212) 746 4879
