Ph.D. position in structural biology of membrane proteins (Bern, Switzerland)

Workplace
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, University of Berne, Berne, Switzerland

Description
Our vision is to assess the structure, supramolecular organization and dynamics of membrane proteins by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), atomic force microscopy (AFM) and X-ray crystallography (XRC). To this end, we clone, over-express, purify and crystallize membrane proteins in 2- (2D) or 3-dimensions (3D). 2D crystals are analyzed by TEM and AFM, while 3D crystals by XRC.

Tasks of the successful candidate will involve cloning, over-expression, purification, 2D and/or 3D crystallization of membrane proteins and the elucidation of their structure by TEM, AFM and/or XRC.

Education
The candidates should have a university degree in molecular biology or biochemistry.
Experience with membrane proteins is important, while experience with transmission electron microscopy, atomic force microscopy or X-ray crystallography would be an advantage.

Entrance upon
Beginning of September 2009 or upon mutual agreement

Duration of appointment
3-4 years

Remarks
Applications: cover letter, CV and addresses of two referees should be submitted by email to Dimitrios Fotiadis: dimitrios.fotiadis@mci.unibe.ch

Contact address
Prof. Dr. Dimitrios Fotiadis
Institute of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
University of Bern
Bühlstrasse 28
CH-3012 Bern
Switzerland

Email
dimitrios.fotiadis@mci.unibe.ch

Link
http://www.ibmm.unibe.ch/