Postdoctoral position at Univ. of Auckland
a.mitra at auckland.ac.nz
a.mitra at auckland.ac.nz
Sun Jan 18 18:21:43 PST 2004
A post-doctoral position is available immediately to study, by electron cryo-
microscopy, three-dimensional (3D) structures of membrane-inserting protein
toxins in lipid bilayer membranes. For this purpose, lipid-reconstituted 2D
crystals, helically ordered crystals and single particles are subject to
computer-aided image analysis and processing. The systems being investigated
include anthrax toxin, members of the colicin family and aerolysin. 2D crystals
for some of them have been generated. The position is initially supported for 3
years by the Marsden Foundation of New Zealand and in part by an R21 grant from
NIDDK, USA.
The laboratory/the electron microscopy suite is equipped with a Philips Tecnai 12
and a CM12 microscope, 3 GATAN cold stages, 2 guillotine devices for preparing
cryo specimens, an upright optical diffractometer, a Leafscan and a Nikon
Coolscan scanner and 3 workstations for computational work running latest image
processing (2D crystal, single particle, virus and helical crystals) software.
The wet lab is equipped for carrying out protein expression and purification and
essential biochemical work. We also have access to excellent mass spectrometry
and X-ray crystallography facilities.
Auckland is a vibrant, ethnically diverse city with a mild climate and sprawling
beaches. New Zealand abounds in both tropical and cold-weather outdoor activities
and therefore is a haven for nature lovers.
Submit CV and names of three references by email to
a.mitra at auckland.ac.nz
or by mail to
Alok K. Mitra
Associate Professor
School of Biological Sciences
Thomas Building 110/420
3A Symonds Street
Auckland 1020
New Zealand
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