Post-doctoral Associate - Macromolecular Crystallography Life Sciences Institute, Ann Arbor Michigan
We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow to join our laboratory at the Life Sciences
Institute, University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. We are interested in proteins that mediate the formation,
maintenance and plasticity of synapses, in particular synaptic adhesion molecules. Research projects involve the
study of proteins using x-ray crystallography, biochemical, biophysical and chemical genomics techniques.
State-of-the-art equipment is available in a modern research setting. Synchrotron radiation is available within driving
distance at the Advanced Photon Source (APS) and the University of Michigan is a member of LS-CAT at APS. The
initial appointment will be for one year, renewable for up to three years contingent upon satisfactory progress and
mutual agreement. The position is available immediately.
Qualifications:
Applicants should have received a Ph.D. degree in a field relevant to structural biology within the past 3 years and
have a strong publication record. Applicants with experience in cloning, bacterial and insect cell cultures, expressing
and purifying recombinant proteins, macromolecular crystallization, diffraction data collection and structure
determination of macromolecules are preferred. However, highly motivated recent graduates with a strong
background in protein biochemistry and interest in learning crystallography are also encouraged to apply. Good
written and oral communication skills in English are essential as well as the ability and desire to work as part of a
highly motivated team.
To apply please e-mail the following to rudenko@umich.edu no later than September 30, 2009: CV, contact
information for 3 references (address, phone and e-mail), list of your experimental expertise relevant to this position
and a research statement describing your past research experience and future goals (1-2 pages). J1 visa
sponsorship (but not H1) is available for non-US nationals.
For questions regarding the position, please contact Dr. Gabrielle Rudenko at rudenko@umich.edu.
For more information please visit:
http://www.lsi.umich.edu/facultyresearch/labs/rudenko
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.
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G. Rudenko PhD
Life Sciences Institute &
Dept. Pharmacology
University of Michigan Medical School
210 Washtenaw Ave Rm 3163A
Ann Arbor MI 48109-2216
tel: (734) 615 - 9323
fax: (734) 763 - 6492
e-mail rudenko@umich.edu
http://lsi.umich.edu/facultyresearch/labs/rudenko