Postdoctoral Positions in protein engineering and phage display technology

Highlights:

1. Three postdoctoral scientists interested in working on

a) novel protein engineering approaches to the thermostabilization of cellulases;

b) fluorescent proteins and

c) the creation of novel phage antibody libraries and the selection of antibodies using phage display against diagnostic and therapeutic targets.

2. Successful candidate(s) should have experience in molecular biology, protein chemistry and directed protein evolution.

3. For the first project candidates with experience in cellulase expression, purification, assays and evolution will be especially favored; for the second project candidates with experience in fluorescent protein evolution, and for the third project experience in antibody engineering and phage display.

4. The candidate must be close to receiving a Ph.D., or have received one in the past five years. The position is initially for two years (with the possibility of extension).



5 More details: and to apply, please send the following to

Andrew Bradbury
amb@lanl.gov

:statement of future intentions,
two copies of a full CV,

including the names,

Addresses
Email of two scientific referees.

POSITION AS PhD RESEARCH FELLOW

Highlights:

1. The fellowship period is 3 years, starting date in the periode July-September, 2009 and devoted to carrying out a project entitled Nitrogen in Oxides (NITROX) funded through the FRINAT program at Research Council of Norway. Focus in the project is on the understanding of nitrogen defects in oxides.

2. Applicants should have a MSc. or equivalent degree in inorganic, physical, or materials chemistry, preferably with experience and specialization in defects, kinetics, and/or transport in functional materials at elevated temperatures.

3. For application requirements and more information, please see our web page:

available at Department of Chemistry,

4 Closing date June 05, 2009

PhD in kinetics or material chemistry

Highlights:

1. The fellowship period is 3 years and devoted to carrying out a project entitled ”Kinetics of high-temperature oxide ion and proton conductors (KINOXPRO)” funded through the RENERGI program at Research Council of Norway.

2. Focus in the project is on the understanding of bulk and surface kinetics in electrolytes and electrodes for solid oxide fuel cells and in mixed conductors for hydrogen and oxygen gas separation membranes – key technologies in future environment friendly energy production.

3. For application requirements and more information, please visit our website: http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/2009/vitenskapelige/PhDresearchfellowChemistry-2009-6299.html
Closing date : July 10, 2009

PhD positions at The International Max Planck Research School

Highlights:

1. The International Max Planck Research School (IMPRS) “The Exploration of Ecological Interactions with Molecular and Chemical Techniques” in Jena, Germany, offers 6 PhD fellowships.

2. The research focus is on plant-herbivore interactions, and other ecologically relevant relationships are also investigated.

3. The IMPRS gives doctoral students the possibility to prepare for their doctoral degree in a 3-year structured program providing excellent research conditions. The degree will be granted by the Friedrich Schiller University, Jena.

4. The courses of the IMPRS are held in English.

5. Students holding a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, ecology, bioinformatics, entomology, microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry neuroethology or bioinformatics from any national and international university with a proven record of success in one of the relevant disciplines and being interested in examining traits of ecological interactions are eligible to conduct a doctoral project within the IMPRS.

6. Closing date: June 30, 2009

7. More detaile application procedure please visit our website

PhD studentship in Cardiovascular Research

Highlights:

1. PhD studentship is available immediately in Cardiovascular Research Laboratory of Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada.

2. The project would be to investigate the regulatory mechanisms of cystathionine gamma-lyase gene expression in cardiovascular system (Science 322:587,2008; J Biol Chem 282:16567,2007; EMBO J. 20:6008,2001).

3. Biochemical, cell biological, histological and other molecular biology tools and techniques will be employed during studies.

4. The candidate must hold Masters/equivalent degree in molecular biology/biochemistry/life science or related field.

5. The candidate should be sincere, motivated and team oriented. Prior practical experiences in general molecular biology and animal handling would be an advantage.

6. The successful candidate will be part of cheerful and well-funded research groups with focus on gasotransmitter studies (H2S, NO, and CO) headed by Dr. Rui Wang.

7. Send a CV, a brief outline of research experiences and scientific interests together with contact details of three referees to

Dr. Guangdong Yang, School of Kinesiology and Cardiovascular Research Laboratory,

Lakehead University by email (gyang@lakeheadu.ca).

8. Closing Date May 31, 2009