Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to work on crystallography of membrane-embedded enzymes. Experience in crystallography is preferred. In addition, the successful candidate should be well versed in one or more of the following areas: molecular biology, protein purification, and membrane protein biochemistry. The candidate must be within five years of attaining a PhD degree.
This is an opportunity to join a lab experienced in the expression and crystallization of membrane proteins (See *PNAS *(2007) 104(3):750-4, and *Science, *(2003)*. *301:616-620),( http://www2.biochem.ualberta.ca/LemieuxLab/ ). The University of Alberta, located in Edmonton, Alberta (Canada), is home to a large and interactive community of biomedical scientists, and facilities for structural biology are excellent. Our department provides interaction with numerous crystallographers. A newly commissioned Canadian Light Source (CLS) synchrotron facility is located a short drive away. In addition, the membrane protein research group provides a dedicated forum for membrane protein research at the University of Alberta ( http://www.mprg.med.ualberta.ca/index.php ). Edmonton, having a population of over 1 million, offers a cosmopolitan environment with world-class performing arts, sports, culinary and recreational opportunities. In addition, the city’s proximity to the Rocky Mountains including the towns of Jasper and Banff is an additional bonus. Salary is commensurate with training and experience at the CIHR standard rates. A medical and dental benefit package is included with salary. The University of Alberta hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. The records arising from this competition will be managed in accordance with provisions of the Alberta Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP). Please direct cv's , statement of interests and three references to Dr. M. Joanne Lemieux at the following email address: joanne.lemi...@ualberta.ca<joanne.lemi...@ualberta.ca> . -- Joanne ********************************** M. Joanne Lemieux, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, Canada Research Chair in Membrane Protein Structure and Function; AIHS Scholar Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Alberta Medical Sciences Bldg. Office 4-53 Lab 4-51 University of Alberta Edmonton AB, T6G 2H7 office phone: 780-492-3586 lab phone: 780-492-3465 fax: 780-492-0886 Lab web page: http://www2.biochem.ualberta.ca/LemieuxLab http://www.biochem.ualberta.ca/faculty_detail.php?id=39# The 57th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Society for Molecular Biosciences April 2014: Membrane Protein in Health and Disease ( http://csmb-scbm.ca/meetings/57th_Annual_Conference.aspx<http://www.poweredbynewgen.com/link.php?M=143337&N=3862&L=1631&F=H> ) Satellite meeting April 2014: Overcoming barriers in membrane protein structure http://www2.biochem.ualberta.ca/Trends2014/<http://www2.biochem.ualberta.ca/Trends2013/> Membrane protein disease research group: http://www.mprg.med.ualberta.ca/index.php NSERC Membrane Training Group: www.MembraneTraining.ualberta.ca CONFIDENTIALITY WARNING This communication is intended for the use of the recipient to which it is addressed, and may contain confidential, personal, and/or privileged information. Please contact me immediately if you are not the intended recipient of this communication, and do not copy, distribute, or take action relying on it. Any communication received in error, or subsequent reply, should be deleted or destroyed.