From: Chunyu Wang
Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009 2:24 PM
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Biology Department at Rensselaer
Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Troy,
NY
A postdoctoral research associate position is
available in Professor Chunyu Wang’s group (http://www.rpi.edu/research/biotech/researchers/wang.html),
in the Biology Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) in
Troy, NY. Research in the Wang lab focuses on the structural biology of
Alzheimer’s disease and intein-mediated protein splicing using solution
NMR. The Wang lab have ample access to three NMR spectrometers in the
same building, a 600 MHz WB, and two narrow-bore 600 MHz and 800 MHz
Bruker NMR spectrometers, both equipped with cryoprobes.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), founded in
1824, is the nation’s oldest technological university and has been
recently named as a “New Ivy” by Kaplan/Newsweek college guide. RPI
offers highly competitive benefits and is ranked #2 Best Private Sector
Employer in the Capital Region of the New York State. The Capital
Region offers many cultural and outdoor attractions such as Adirondacks
and Berkshires. Boston, New York, and Montreal are only a few hours
away by car.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal
Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. Members of underrepresented
groups including people of color, or with disabilities, and women are
strongly encouraged to apply.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligibility for appointment as a postdoctoral
research associate requires an M.D. or Ph.D. in any relevant area.
Experience with NMR characterization of proteins and protein
purification are strongly preferred. Remuneration will be commensurate
with experience. The successful candidate will be offered a one-year
contract renewable upon satisfactory performance.
CONTACT:
Please e-mail a cover letter, a CV, a list of publications, and the
names and addresses of 3 references to Professor Chunyu Wang, wangc5@rpi.edu. Review of
applications will begin as soon as they are received.
