Please see below an ad for an NIH-funded postdoc position in my
laboratory.
Thank you,
Alexandra
POSTDOCTORAL POSITION at Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, USA
The Deaconescu Lab at Brown University is seeking a motivated and
energetic postdoctoral research to join our work on a NIH-funded
project.
Our work focuses on stress responses such as to DNA damage and
starvation, and particularly on the interplay between transcription,
DNA repair and chromatin remodeling. Our work so far has elucidated
the function and mechanochemistry of DNA-based motors and also of
cytoskeletal regulators using a combination of biochemical,
biophysical and structural techniques. (e.g. X-ray crystallography,
small-angle X-ray scattering, transmission electron microscopy). For
recent examples of work, please see Deaconescu and Suhanovsky,
Photochem and Photobiology (2016), Kutter et al. JMB (2016), Szyk et
al., Cell (2014), Deaconescu et al., PNAS (2012), Szyk et al., NSMB
(2012) and Deaconescu et al., TIBS (2013).
Brown University has a Structural Biology Core Facility managed by a
PhD-level scientist and features, among others, an X-ray generator
equipped with an ACTOR mounting robot as well as 500 and 850 MHz NMR
magnets.
A successful candidate should have the following qualifications: a
Ph.D. in the field of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry
or related field; an established track-record of publications in
peer-reviewed journals; solid experience in the biochemistry of
complex DNA-binding proteins, their purification from E.coli/yeast
expression systems as well as their characterization using
functional studies such as by isothermal titration calorimetry,
transcription assays, circular dichroism and fluorescence. Prior
knowledge of crystallography would be a plus, but is not required.
Must be highly motivated and work independently as well as in a
team. Excellent spoken and written English are required. New Ph.D.
graduates are encouraged to apply. Salary and starting date are
negotiable.
Interested candidates should send a CV, one page research experience
summary and contact information for three references to
alexandra_deaconescu[at]brown.edu. Salary and starting date are
negotiable. Please write Postdoctoral Candidate in the e-mail
subject header. Brown University, an Ivy League institution,
is located less than one hour away by train from Boston.
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Alexandra M. Deaconescu, B.E., Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry
Brown University
For mail:
70 Ship St. G-E4
Providence, RI 02903
For courier (FEDEX):
70 Ship St.
Chestnut St. Loading Dock
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-863-3215
Lab website: http://deaconesculab.com
Administrative Assistant: Mr. Ray Windsor (phone: 401-863-7446)