[3dem] Graduate Student/Postdoctoral/Staff Position(s) Available

[Elizabeth Wright]

GRADUATE STUDENT/POSTDOCTORAL/STAFF POSITION(S) AVAILABLE
in Structural Virology and Image Processing at Emory University

Position(s) are available in the Wright laboratory at Emory University
starting fall/winter 2008. Research is focused on viral structural
biology, with emphasis on 3-D structure/function relationships of
between host cells and viruses. Areas of interest include
cryo-electron tomography of HIV-1, paramyxoviruses, phage, and
bacteria.

The wet laboratory is located in the well-equipped Division of
Pediatric Infectious Diseases
(http://www.pediatrics.emory.edu/divisions/infectious) at Emory
University in Atlanta, GA. Emory is developing a state-of-the-art
electron microscopy facility and we are in the process of purchasing a
200 or 300 kV cryo-TEM with an energy filter
(http://electronmicroscopy.emory.edu/). Currently, there are 2 120 kV
TEMs (one with cryo-holder), 2 FESEMs (one with cryo-holder), an AFM,
high pressure freezer and freeze substitution system, a
cryo-ultramicrotome, Vitrobot and manual plunge freezer, and other
conventional EM specimen preparation equipment. Emory is a vibrant,
multidisciplinary campus with strong ties to Georgia Tech and other
universities within Georgia. Access to facilities in NMR, Mass
Spectrometry, and X-ray crystallography is available.

Candidates should have an interest in structural biology and virology,
and should enjoy working as part of an active research team.
Background experience in one (or more) of the following fields is
desirable, but not required: virology, (cryo-) electron microscopy,
cryo-sectioning (frozen-hydrated), and/or image processing/analysis
techniques.

Interested individuals should contact Dr. Elizabeth Wright
(erwright at caltech.edu or erwright73 at gmail.com). Applicants should
include a cover letter describing research experience and interests,
curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three
references.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth