[3DEM] Post-Doc Position Available

[Peter Lewis]

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A 3 year Australian Research Council-funded post-doctoral research position is available from 01/01/06 in the School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia.

The post-holder will investigate a number of transcription complexes of RNA polymerase using both cryo-electron microscopy and X-ray crystallography, in conjunction with Dr Ben Hankamer at the University of Queensland (http://www.imb.uq.edu.au/), Australia, and Dr Rick Lewis Univeristy of Newcastle, UK (http://www.ncl.ac.uk/camb/), respectively. RNA polymerase is a target for the design of anti-microbials and the structures obtained during the course of the research proposal will serve as templates for the design and synthesis (in collaboration with local colleagues) and the validation by biochemical and structural analyses of novel anti-microbials. Prior experience in cryo-electron microscopy and single particle analysis or X-ray structure determination of large assemblies would be advantageous and training will be provided where necessary.

It will be necessary for the post-holder to make several trips to Brisbane, for the EM studies, whilst also participating in an exchange programme with colleagues in Newcastle, UK. Newcastle (Australia) is a coastal city famous for its surfing beaches found ~100 miles (160 km) north of Sydney at the mouth of the Hunter river, a famous wine-growing region, and enjoys a very pleasant climate all year round. 

For further information contact Dr Peter Lewis: Peter.Lewis at newcastle.edu.au
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