A Senior Scientist position at the initial level of Research Associate is available
immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Dmitry Vassylyev (University of Alabama at
Birmingham). The main focus of research in the lab is structural and functional
analysis of biological macromolecules with emphasis on bacterial RNA
polymerases and associated transcription factors (for recent publications see
Nature 2009, 457:332-5; Nature 2008, 455:988-91; Nature 2007, 448:163-8;
Nature 2007, 448:157-62; Cell 2005, 122:351-63; Nature 2004, 430:700-4;
Cell 2004, 118:297-309; Cell 2004, 117:299-310; Cell 2004, 116:381-91;
Nature 2002, 420:43-50; Nature 2002, 417:712-19). A successful candidate
would have Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, chemistry or physics and
a considerable proved expertise in all techniques required for efficient protein
expression and purification. Experience in structural and/or functional studies
of transcription is desirable, but is not required. A salary will be in a range of
$50,000-100,000 depending on a demonstrated record of research experience.
Based on the research achievements of a first year position might be
converted to a higher rank at the Research Assistant Professor or Research
Associate Professor level. To apply send a CV, letter of intent, and names and
contact information of 3 referees to [log in to unmask] Additional information
might be found on the Web page: http://138.26.140.2/vassylyev/
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