PhD student position in structural biology or cellular biochemistry of neuronal adhesion at the Institute of Biotechnology, University of Helsinki

The research group of Tommi Kajander has an open position for a graduate student to continue our structural studies on neuronal LRR adhesion protein function, or to work on complementary biochemical and imaging (EM and fluorescence microscopy) techniques on synaptic structures.

The available project will be currently funded by a grant from the Jane and Aatos Erkko Foundation 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) as well as e.g. for fluorescence and electron microscopy and mass spectrometry.

Applicants with a background in either (1) biochemistry/cell biology or (2) protein chemistry and structural biology, or in a related field, are encouraged to apply. Basic wet lab skill in molecular biology and good communication skills and good spoken and written English skills are required.

Suitable candidate, when found, could start as soon as possible. Deadline for applications is November 15, 2015.

Please, follow the link below for the application form: https://elomake.helsinki.fi/lomakkeet/61815/lomake.html

For more information contact Tommi Kajander at: tommi.kajander-at-helsinki.fi

http://www.biocenter.helsinki.fi/bi/kajander/Home.html