From: bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi [mailto:bco-bounces@lists.oulu.fi] On Behalf Of Anita Tienhaara
Sent: 10. kesäkuuta 2009 14:12
To: FinBioNet@sender-01.it.helsinki.fi
Subject: [Bco] Ph.D. Student Position in Structural Biology of G Protein-Coupled Receptors Project, University of Oulu

Ph.D. Student Position in Structural Biology of G Protein-Coupled Receptors Project

A Ph.D. student position is immediately available at V.-P. Jaakola's lab at the Oulu Biocenter & Department of Biochemistry, University of Oulu (Oulu, Finland) to understand the mechanisms of adenosine class of GPCRs ligand binding, regulation and intracellular signaling using x-ray crystallography in combination with various biochemical, molecular pharmacology and biophysical techniques ( http://www.biochem.oulu.fi/tutkimus/vjaakola/ ). The applicant should be a determined team player that enjoys working in a collaborative environment. Previous experience in structural biology, membrane protein biochemistry, molecular pharmacology or recombinant protein expression is highly desired. Send a CV (including diplomas and transcripts from the university), statement of research interests, and names of references to Veli-Pekka Jaakola at veli-pekka.jaakola@oulu.fi . For more detailed information, please visit the lab's webpage and contact the PI directly.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.

You will be engaged in fundamental research within different projects involving structural biology and protein biochemistry related to adenosine receptors. Your Ph.D. research project is tailored based on your background and goals. Salary is based on the qualifications and performance of the applicants, according to the University of Oulu salary system. Typical Ph.D. student salary is around 1,800 - 2,200 EUR/month. Typical duration of Ph.D. training is approximately four-to-five years.

For more detailed information about the BCO ( http://www.biocenter.oulu.fi/ ), Department of Biochemistry ( http://www.biochem.oulu.fi/index_e.html ) and city of Oulu ( http://www.oulutourism.fi/en/etusivu.aspx and http://www.oulu.fi ), please follow the hyperlinks.

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Anita Tienhaara

Institute of Biotechnology

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