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Molecular Virology, University of Minnesota. The successful candidate studies
the cell entry mechanism of small-enveloped viruses using cryo-EM methods. The project focuses on understanding the
oligomerizational and organizational changes of the type-II fusion proteins
during low-pH triggered membrane fusion. The candidate is expected to prepare
specimen, perform cryo-EM data collection and image analysis.</span></p>

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background in either of molecular biology, virology, protein structure
determination, cryo-EM and image-processing is required. Candidates must have
completed PhD at the time of the appointment. Qualified applicants are invited
to submit a one-page summary of previous research experience, current CV and
the contact information for three references to Dr. Wei Zhang at
<a href="mailto:zhangwei@umn.edu">zhangwei@umn.edu</a>. </span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:14.65pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Wei Zhang,PhD</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:14.65pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Institute for Molecular Virology</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:14.65pt"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Department of Diagnostic and
Biological Sciences</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:14.65pt"><span style="text-align:justify;text-indent:0.5in;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:14.65pt">University of Minnesota</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0.0001pt;line-height:14.65pt"><span style="text-align:justify;text-indent:0.5in;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;line-height:14.65pt">Phone: 612-624-1996</span></p></div>