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face="Times New Roman" size=4>POSTDOCTORAL POSITION(S) AVAILABLE<BR>in
Structural Biology and Image Processing<BR>at Brandeis
University</FONT></STRONG></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Postdoctoral position(s) are available in the Nicastro
laboratory at Brandeis University starting fall/winter 2006. Our research is
focused on structural biology, with special emphasis on 3-D structure/function
relationships of macromolecular complexes within cells. Areas of interest
include cryo-electron tomography of eukaryotic flagella and axonemal dynein,
other organelles, cytoskeleton and bacteria.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman">The laboratory is located in the <SPAN
class=apple-style-span>well-equipped and vibrant </SPAN>Biology Department of
Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>(8 miles west of Boston). Brandeis has a
state-of-the-art electron microscopy facility including a Tecnai F30
transmission-electron microscope equipped with a Gatan GIF energy filter,
cryo-holders, <SPAN class=apple-style-span>a Vitrobot plunge freezer and a
cryo-ultramicrotome. </SPAN>We also share an extensive computational facility.
Brandeis offers excellent opportunities for scientific interaction on campus and
with many colleagues at other scientific institutions in the Boston area,
providing a superb and stimulating scientific environment that greatly enhances
the postdoctoral training experience. <o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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face="Times New Roman">Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. degree, an
interest in structural biology, and should enjoy working as part of an energetic
team. A strong background in one (or more) of the following fields is desirable:
(cryo-) electron microscopy (tomography, single particle analysis ...),
cryo-sectioning (frozen-hydrated), image processing/analysis techniques, and/or
cell biology/protein biochemistry. Additional training will be provided where
necessary.<o:p></o:p></FONT></FONT></SPAN></P>
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size=3>Interested candidates should send a CV including areas of expertise and
research interest, publications list, and names and contact information for 3
references to Dr. Daniela Nicastro at </FONT><A
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face="Times New Roman">Daniela Nicastro, Ph.D.<BR></FONT></SPAN><SPAN
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029 Brandeis University<BR>P.O. Box 549110<BR>Waltham, MA 02454-9110 ,
<BR>email: </SPAN><SPAN
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