Two Postdoctoral Research Associate positions are available to study the structure of Plasmodium proteins important for the pathogenesis of Malaria. Crystals and initial maps are available. Washington University in St. Louis is recognized as one of the leading research institutions in the world. The School of Medicine conducts internationally renowned research in many areas and has a rich tradition of interdisciplinary collaboration and a strong link between basic science and clinical medicine. The Departments of Molecular Microbiology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biophysics have state-of-the-art equipment for protein expression, purification, crystallization and in house X-ray data collection; frequent access to synchrotron sites and remote data collection beamlines; and excellent computational facilities. Highly motivated candidates with experience in protein expression, refolding, crystallization and structure determination are encouraged to apply by e-mailing a curriculum vitae, summary of research experience and interests, and names and contact information for three references to Niraj Tolia ([log in to unmask]) -- _________________________________________________ Niraj H. Tolia, PhD Assistant Professor Departments of Molecular Microbiology and Biochemistry and Biophysics Washington University School of Medicine Campus Box 8230 Department of Molecular Microbiology 660 S. Euclid Ave. St. Louis, MO 63110 Tel: 314-286-0134 / 64 Fax: 314-362-1232 Email: [log in to unmask] Web: http://tolialab.wustl.edu _________________________________________________