NMR Postdoctoral Position -- Membrane Proteins
Department of Biochemistry
University of Oxford
A postdoctoral position
is available at the University of Oxford to study the structure,
function, and small-molecule antagonism of ion channels that are of
high medical relevance. The candidate will join the laboratory of Dr.
Jason Schnell, and be responsible for the development and structural
analysis of ion channel systems by high-resolution solution NMR. The
main approach will be to use the tools of biophysics (e.g. NMR,
fluorescence, and ultracentrifugation) and molecular biology in
combination with functional assays (e.g. liposomal ion flux assays) to
elucidate the molecular details of activity.
The University of Oxford provides abundant resources for the production
and characterization of proteins, including access to NMR spectrometers
operating at 500 to 950 MHz. The lab is located in a new building
designed to promote collegiality and scientific collaborations: http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v457/n7229/full/457541a.html
The post is available beginning April 1, and funding is provided by the
Department for the first year. This position is graded on the
University’s grade 7 pay scale, for which the current salary range is
£28,839 to £35,469 per annum. The actual starting salary
offered will be based on qualifications and relevant skills acquired
and will also be determined by the funding available.
Please check the following website for qualifications and application
instructions:
http://www.bioch.ox.ac.uk/aspsite/index.asp?sectionid=vacancies
For more information about the lab and research projects, please
contact Jason Schnell by e-mail: jason.r.schnell@gmail.com
