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Postdoctoral Position in Structural Enzymology of Bacterial Pathogens A postdoctoral position is available for a highly motivated individual at the Department of Medical Biochemistry & Biophysics, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden. The candidate will join on-going multidisciplinary research aimed at the structural and functional characterization of proteins and protein complexes from major pathogens, in particular Pseudomonas aeruginosa (for more details see http://www.aeropath.eu/). The position is for two years, with the possibility of a one year extension. The project includes recombinant production of bacterial protein targets and their biochemical, biophysical, and structural characterization. The methods used will include e.g. protein crystallography, enzyme kinetics, and fragment based screening of small-molecule libraries. The successful candidate must have a doctoral degree, a strong commitment to science, and should possess good written and oral communication skills. A background in biochemistry, biophysics and/or protein crystallography is an advantage. The laboratory has access to state-of-the-art facilities for structural biology and biochemical research. A protein production and crystallization platform and a broad range of instruments for biophysical characterization of proteins & protein complexes are available at the department. For further enquiries please contact Prof Gunter Schneider (phone: +46 (0) 8 5248 7675) or by e-mail ([log in to unmask]). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending curriculum vitae, a brief statement describing research experience, scientific interests and motivation and the names and e-mail addresses of at least two referees by e-mail to ([log in to unmask]). Deadline for applications: june 15, 2010 ------------------------------------------- Prof Gunter Schneider Department of Medical Biochemistry & Biophysics Scheelevägen 2 Karolinska Institutet, S-171 77 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46 8 5248 7675 , mobile phone: 0733 342 877 FAX: +46-8-32 76 26 e-mail: [log in to unmask] Home page: http://phillips.mbb.ki.se