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Sent: 19. lokakuuta 2009 13:47
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Subject: [Bco] Postdoc/PhD student position at University of Turku, RNA
polymerase group
Post-doctoral
researcher or Ph. D. student position, RNA polymerase group, Department of
Biochemistry and Food Chemistry, University of Turku.
Post-doctoral
researcher or Ph. D. student is invited to join a new and growing team studying
bacterial transcription. The focal point of our research is a multisubunit RNA
polymerase (RNAP), the enzyme that carries out the first step in gene
expression, synthesis of RNA. We study RNAP catalytic mechanism with emphasis
on translocation, a step specific to processive polymerases and motor enzymes.
The project is methodologically exceptionally diverse, including gene cloning,
mutagenesis, expression and purification of large multisubunit proteins and in
vitro transcription techniques.
Post
doctoral level applicant should hold a Ph.D. degree in biochemistry or closely
related disciplines and is expected to have extensive hands-on experience in
experimental biochemistry. Ph.D. student applicant should have a Masters degree
or shortly receive one in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry or related
disciplines.
Position
is available immediately and candidates will be considered until the position
is filled. The project is funded by the Academy of Finland. To apply, e-mail
informal motivation letter, your CV and contact information of two referees to
Georgi Belogurov, Ph.D. gebelo@utu.fi. Informal inquiries are also welcomed. Do
not forget to include a meaningful subject line in your e- mail.
More
at:
http://www.rnapolymerase.org
http://www.sci.utu.fi/biokemia/en/research/biochemistry/rnap.html
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