Postdoctoral Position Structural Biochemistry
We seek a post-doctoral scientist to strengthen our research programs on
human protein families related to cancer. The aim is to build expertise by
the combination of protein chemistry, structural biology and by the
application of advanced biophysical methods as well as by development and/or
implementation of various enzyme activity assays.
The successful applicant will join a team led by Dr. Herwig Schüler pursuing
several parallel research programs in a highly collaborative manner. Current
biology programs include: Poly-(ADP-ribose)-polymerases, AAA-ATPases, amino
acid metabolism and glycosyltransferases.
Candidates should have a proven track record within biochemistry, a good
understanding of structural biology and a strong interest in human biology.
Documented experience from the application of biophysical methods, e.g. ITC,
light scattering etc. and/or experience from one or more of the indicated
fields of research (biology areas) would be considered an advantage.
* Innovative and goal oriented
* Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Starting date: Open immediately
The position is a fixed term position currently offered until Sep 30, 2010.
For further information contact Dr. Johan Weigelt, Chief Scientist (+46 8
524 86840, [log in to unmask]).
Dr. Herwig Schüler, Principal Investigator (+46 8 524 86843,
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Union representative for SACO is Patricia De Palma, (+46 8 524 881 29,
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Please send your application to:
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Karolinska Institutet
MBB/Structural Genomics Consortium
171 77 Stockholm
Sweden
Mark the application Dnr 04456/2008
Application deadline: November 1, 2008
A list of at least two reference persons should be included.
The Structural Genomics Consortium (SGC) is a not-for-profit organization
that aims to determine the three dimensional structures of proteins of
medical relevance, and place them in the public domain without restriction.
The SGC operates out of the Universities of Oxford and Toronto and
Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm. During the first phase of the project,
more than 450 protein structures were deposited in the PDB. In its second
funding phase (July 1 2007 - June 30 2011) SGC aims to determine more than
650 novel structures, including 9 structures of human integral membrane
proteins. SGC works on a Target List of ~2,400 proteins with relevance to
human health comprising proteins associated with diabetes, cancer, genetic
and epigenetic disease as well as with infectious diseases such as malaria.
Much like the Human Genome Project, the SGC provides information fundamental
to both the understanding of human biology and human health, and to the
discovery of new drugs and therapeutics. Protein structures can provide
molecular insight into biological function, and can also guide the
development of new medicines.
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Johan Weigelt, PhD MSc
Chief Scientist
Structural Genomics Consortium
Karolinska Institutet, MBB/SGC
171 77 Stockholm, Sweden
http://sgc.ki.se/
Tel: +46 8 524 86840
Mob: +46 70 263 0255
Fax: +46 8 524 86868
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