The laboratory of Ville Paavilainen at the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki is looking for several graduate students and/or post-doctoral researchers for projects that investigate small-molecule natural product inhibitors of protein secretion and/or cell biological and biochemical roles of cotranslational ER translocation co-factors. The group utilizes methods of biochemistry, cell- and structural biology to understand the function of the mammalian co-translational secretory machinery. The available projects are funded by a grant from the Academy of Finland and will be discussed in detail during the interview of selected candidates. University of Helsinki and Institute of Biotechnology provide an international and dynamic research environment. Facilities include state-of-the-art core facilities for structural biology (robotic crystallization, x-ray and NMR data collection, abundant access to European synchrotrons).

Applicants with a strong background in either (1) cell biology and/or biochemistry or (2) structural biology and biophysics, or in a related field, are encouraged to apply. Good communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English are required. Experience in working with membrane proteins, x-ray crystallography or modern cell biology methods will be considered an asset. A successful postdoc candidate has a PhD and a solid publication record in international peer-reviewed journals.

The deadline for applications is May 31st, 2015, or until suitable candidates are found. Please, follow this link for the application form: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/61312/lomake.html

For more information e-mail: Ville.Paavilainen-at-helsinki.fi http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/paavilainen/index.html