Postdoc in protein structure/function
A postdoc position is currently available in my laboratory at the
Department of Plant Physiology, Umea Plant Science Centre, Umea
University, Sweden. The position concerns studies on structure/
function properties of a higher plant UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase
(UGPase), a key enzyme of UDP-glucose formation. The primary goal of
this project is to identify regions in the amino acid sequence of UGPase
that are responsible for subunit/ subunit interactions, protein
oligomerization and binding regulatory proteins. The position requires
strong background in gene manipulation (e.g. site-directed mutagenesis,
two hybrid system), and some experience with protein/enzyme work. The
position is financed by the biotechnology grant from Umea University
initially for 12 months, with a possibility of extension for one more
year. The position carries a yearly tax-free salary of 168,000-180,000
SEK, depending on experience. A Ph.D. degree in an appropriate area is
required. Qualified candidates are encouraged to send a letter of
interest (together with c.v. and e-mail addresses of two referees) either
through e-mail (preferably), fax or snail-mail to: Dr. Leszek A.
Kleczkowski, Department of Plant Physiology, Umea University, S-901-87
Umea, SWEDEN; e-mail: Leszek.Kleczkowski at plantphys.umu.se; fax:
46-90-7866676.
The UPSC provides a thriving environment for scientific advancement,
with over 30 researchers having combined skills in molecular biology,
gene technology, plant physiology and biochemistry. For more
information on research activities at UPSC please consult our web
page at http://www.upsc.nu/.
Leszek
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Leszek A. Kleczkowski
http://www.plantphys.umu.se/~leszek
