Research EM appointment in Brisbane

[Alasdair McDowall]

Dear Colleagues,

An announcement promoting the creation of this position was posted on
this web site 16th May 2003
(Research EM appointment in Brisbane).
The Official University advertisement below has been released in the
media and applications are now being accepted.


Sincerely yours,

Alasdair McDowall
Assoc. Professor and Deputy Director
Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis

Incorporating within the QUEENSLAND BIOSCIENCE PRECINCT:
The Advanced Cryo-EM Laboratory, a Commonwealth funded
Major National Research Facility (MNRF),
the Nanostructural Analysis Network Organisation (NANO) and
the ARC Special Research Centre for Functional and Applied Genomics.


QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

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RESEARCH FELLOW, Cryo-electron microscopy, Centre for Microscopy and
Microanalysis, University of Queensland, St Lucia
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Reference Number: 3006808

We are seeking a postdoctoral research fellow to join an enthusiastic
team working in the general area of cryo-electron microscopy and
structural biology. The team is focused on developing and using
cryo-electron microscopy techniques, particularly 3D reconstruction for
the analysis of protein-protein interactions and the responses of cells
in regulating biological activity.

The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate a leadership
role in the research performance of the new Cryo-TEM by developing and
conducting research to support their own research and that of users of
the national facility.

There is a high degree of flexibility on the precise research agenda
that may be undertaken by applicants. A primary consideration will be
the excellence
and potential impact of the program proposed and the suitability of the
applicant and
the research program in the context of a multi-user national research
facility.

Applicants should possess a PhD in either structural biology, biophysics
or protein chemistry with a proven track record in structural biology ?
based research. Strong skills in analysis of macromolecular structures
by electron microscopy are essential and expertise in image processing
using single particle analysis, electron crystallography or electron
tomography routines. Experience with different forms of microanalytical
microscopy used in the analysis of protein structure is also desirable.

This is a full-time, fixed term appointment at Academic Research Level B
for four years initially with renewal subject to funding. The
remuneration package will be in the range of $65,249 - $77,483 per
annum, which includes employer superannuation contributions of 17%. The
appointment will be at a level commensurate with the successful
candidate's experience.

CONTACT (mentioning ResearchJobs):
Obtain the position description and selection criteria online or contact

Ms Amy Sloan
(07) 3365 7947 or a.sloan at uq.edu.au.
Contact Associate Professor Alasdair McDowall,
(07) 3346 2014, or email a.mcdowall at imb.uq.edu.au  to discuss the role.

Send applications to Professor John Drennan, or email
j.drennan at mailbox.uq.edu.au.
The Faculty reserves the right to appoint by invitation.

Closing date for applications: 17 October 2003