[3dem] Postdoctoral position to work in Australia

[Leann Tilley]

Postdoctoral position to work in the ARC CXS Centre of Excellence 
(<http://www.coecxs.org/>http://www.coecxs.org/)

Research Officer
La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science
Level A/B Research Position in the Department of Biochemistry
This position will attract a remuneration package of approx. $70,200 
to $96,100 per annum, which includes 17% superannuation.

Background:
This position will be funded by the Australian Research Council as 
part of the Centre of Excellence for Coherent X-ray Science (CXS) for 
research into the use of novel imaging techniques to study the 
cellular architecture of malaria parasite-infected erythrocytes. The 
CXS is an interdisciplinary collaboration for high-resolution 
bio-imaging. The project involves applying cutting edge techniques 
for light, electron and X-ray microscopy. The successful applicant 
will work with colleagues from the Departments of Biochemistry and 
Physics at La Trobe University. Molecular and cell biological 
manipulation of samples will be used to enhance specimen preparation. 
A person with a background in high level electron microscopy 
techniques is sought.

Primary Objectives:
This work aims to develop sample preparation protocols suitable for 
high resolution imaging and to use these methods to obtain 
information about the cellular architecture of parasitised erythrocytes.

In particular, we aim:
(1) To develop sample preparation methods for transmission electron 
microscopy and cryo electron microscopy
(2) To use electron tomography and X-ray microscopy to image cell samples
(3) To use Super-Resolution optical microscopy methods to examine the 
sub-cellular distribution and organisation of structures in malaria 
parasites and other samples
(4) To use and develop new microscopy methods

Further information,
Contact:  Prof. Leann Tilley. Tel: 03-9479 1375. Email: 
<mailto:L.Tilley at latrobe.edu.au>L.Tilley at latrobe.edu.au
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/biochemistry/lab/tilley/index.htm
Closing date for applications: end July, 2010

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Leann Tilley,  Professor of Biochemistry
Director of Research, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science
Deputy Director, ARC Centre of Excellence for Coherent X-ray Science

Department of Biochemistry           Phone: 61-3-94791375
Rm 407, Phys Sci Bld 4       Fax:   61-3-94792467
Plenty Rd, La Trobe University       Email:  L.Tilley at latrobe.edu.au
Bundoora, Melbourne, 3086, Australia
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/biochemistry/lab/tilley/index.htm
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