Postdoctoral position at The Division of Structural Biology at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig/Germany

The Division of Structural Biology at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Braunschweig/Germany invites applications for a Postdoctoral position

Planned project: Crystal structure determination of complex multi -modular assembly lines from Myxobacteria

Area of research: Structural biology, natural compound chemistry

Methods: State-of-the-art techniques in recombinant DNA technology (PCR, cloning, protein expression systems, site-directed mutagenesis), protein biochemistry (ÄKTA protein purification, protein analytics, crystallization of proteins), X-ray structural analysis (data collection, structure solution, model building and refinement), structure-function studies on proteins

Prerequisite: PhD in biochemistry, biology or chemistry. Profound experience in protein biochemisty and recombinant DNA technology mandatory. Experience in protein crystallography/structural biology will be advantageous.

Starting date: The position is immediately available but later starting dates are also possible.

Duration: Initially for 3 years with an option for extension

Apply to: Applications marked for Code 15/2008
should be sent by May 31st, 2008 to:

Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research,
Personalabteilung,
Inhoffenstrasse 7,
D-38124
Braunschweig


Applications should contain a CV, list of publications,
copies of certificates and contact information for two
letters of recommendation

Information: For further information please feel free to contact
Prof. Dr. Dirk Heinz (dirk.heinz@helmholtz-hzi.de,
phone: +49(0)531-6181-7000)


Link: http://www.laborjournal.de/rubric/markt/gesetzt/S_08_04_a14.pdf