The Molecular Photonics department of the University of Amsterdam has
2 positions for PhD students in the project
Molecular Movies of Protein Folding
This project is financed by an ERC starting Grant, and aims to
develop and apply time-resolved vibrational spectroscopic methods for
investigating protein folding.
Project description:
Protein folding, the process by which a protein assumes its
three-dimensional shape, is one of the basic unsolved problems of
biophysical research. Many of the structural changes taking place
during protein folding, especially during the early stages, are as yet
poorly understood. In this research project, time-resolved vibrational
spectroscopy will be used to study protein folding. We will trigger
the folding, for instance by a temperature jump, and track the folding
process in real time using one- and two-dimensional vibrational
spectroscopy in combination with site-specific labeling. This will
make it possible to obtain a structurally and temporally resolved
picture of protein folding, which can be regarded as a 'molecular
movie' of the folding process.
Group website:
http://www.science.uva.nl/research/molphot/trvs
Requirements:
For this position the required background is a MSc. degree in physics
or physical chemistry. Applicants are kindly requested to motivate why
they have chosen to apply for a position in this research project.
More information:
For more information, please contact dr. Sander Woutersen,
tel: +31 (0)20 525 7091, e-mail: [log in to unmask]
Conditions of employment:
Appointment for the PhD position is for a period of 4 years and should
lead to a dissertation. The salary is in accordance with the
university regulations for academic personnel, and will range from EUR
1.956,- (first year) before tax, up to a maximum of EUR 2.502,- (last
year) per month. The Collective Employment Agreement of the Dutch
Universities is applicable.
Applications:
Applications can be sent by e-mail to [log in to unmask] or by regular
mail to Sander Woutersen, HIMS, Nieuwe Achtergracht 166, 1018WV
Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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