Työnimike: Postdoctoral Researcher

Työnkuvaus:
Postdoctoral research fellow position in the Structural Enzymology group (Prof. Rik Wierenga and Dr. Rajaram Venkatesan) at the Faculty of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Oulu, Finland. The research group works on the structural and functional aspects of enzymes and protein complexes involved in lipid metabolism and transport in human and pathogenic organisms (http://www.oulu.fi/fbmm/rik_wierenga). The Faculty provides an excellent environment for doing cutting edge research in protein science, protein crystallography and cell biology with access to state-of-the-art core facilities (http://www.oulu.fi/biocenter/core-facilities). The position will start from 01.09.2016 and is for two years including a trial period of four months. The research project concerns the study of a set of mycobacterial membrane and cell surface proteins at the molecular and cellular level. We are looking for outstanding and highly motivated applicants holding a PhD degree (obtained not earlier than Sep 2014) or graduating before Sep 2016. The candidate should have a strong interest in structural, molecular and cell biology research. Previous demonstrated experience in handling membrane proteins, protein-protein interaction studies and imaging techniques (light, fluorescence and/or electron microscopy) is considered a significant advantage. The selected candidate should be able to work independently as well as in a group with a drive to excel in research. The work is highly collaborative in nature and will include cloning in bacterial systems, recombinant (membrane) protein production, purification and crystallography, biophysical characterization, imaging and protein interaction studies. The salary will be based on the demand level 5 of the salary system of Finnish Universities and it includes a component based on personal performance. The application should include as PDF files, (i) a motivation letter (maximum 2 pages) describing prior research experience and research interests (present and future) (ii) a complete CV with a list of publications and contact information of at least two referees. Informal enquires can be sent to Rajaram Venkatesan by E-mail (rajaram.venkatesan (at) oulu.fi) with a subject line Application for a Postdoctoral position". Apply for the position through the Oulu University recruiting system. Applications are accepted until 01.08.2016. Linkki hakuilmoitukseen: https://www.saimanet.com/certiahome/application_edit_welcome.html;jsessionid=3BDA15441B62CE94720F1F6134FBD5AA.t25?jc=1&place_id=71&job_name=Postdoctoral+position%2C+Structural+and+cell+biology&did=5600⟨=en&field_id=0&job_id=2529

Työnantajan nimi: Oulun Yliopisto

Työnantajan osoite: 90220 OULU

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Työn lyhyt kuvaus: Yliopistojen ja ammattikorkeakoulujen opettajat

Maa: Suomi

Alue: Pohjois-Pohjanmaa

Sopimuksen kesto: Tilapäinen

Sopimuslaji: Kokopäiväinen

Lähde työtarjous:
MOL/Työ- ja elinkeinoministeriö, Julkiset työvoimapalvelut, Suomi