[3dem] PhD and postdoctoral positions open

[R.B.G.Ravelli at lumc.nl]

Dear all

I would appreciate if you could forward the included announcement to
people you know that may be interested.

With best regards,

Raimond Ravelli
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PHD STUDENTS AND POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS IN STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY AT THE
LEIDEN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER

TWO PhD STUDENTS are sought for a NWO funded project to study the
structure and function of macromolecules that form part of the dynamic
cytoskeleton. M.S. or equivalent degree in chemistry, biochemistry,
physics, biophysics or biological sciences is required. 
Previous experience with electron microscopy, image analysis, X-ray
crystallography, or protein expression and purification would be an
advantage. We are looking for a highly motivated applicant that wants to
excel both in theoretical and practical tasks and would like to work in
an internationally-oriented research environment. 
Appointment is for four years.

A POSTDOCTORAL POSITION is available to work on methods to improve on
the resolution and quality of models of macromolecular complexes
obtained with cryo electron microscopy. 
You hold a university degree in structural biology, informatics,
chemistry or (bio-) physics. 
The ideal applicant has experience with high-resolution electron
microscopy, image analysis, and X-ray crystallography. Experience in
protein expression and purification is an advantage. 
You have an excellent record in presenting your work in scientific
papers and at international conferences. You are an enthusiastic team
player with good communication skills and attention to detail.
Appointment is for two to four years.
 
At the Leiden University Medical Centre (LUMC), The Netherlands, we are
continually seeking to improve the quality of healthcare. You will work
within the Electron Microscopy section of the department of Molecular
Cell Biology. This group specializes in techniques for electron
microscopy, correlative microscopy, cryo-tomography, image analysis and
cell biology to gain new information on biological systems and their
cellular regulation. 
Excellent resources for sample preparation, light microscopy, electron
microscopy and image processing are available, including access to three
Technai Fei microscopes (all equipped with 4k cameras) and a dedicated
56 processor cluster. We use access to synchrotrons for X-ray
diffraction and imaging experiments. 

The positions could start as soon as possible.

Informal enquires can be made to Dr Raimond Ravelli, telephone +31 (0)71
526 94 99,
e-mail: ravelli at lumc.nl, or Prof. Dr Bram Koster, telephone +31 (0)71
526 92 94,
e-mail: a.j.koster at lumc.nl. 

Applications should be made by following the instructions on
http://www.lumc.nl/home/0004/23583/80611011354221/