Hello everyone,
A postdoc position is available in my lab to study the structural biology of infectious and genetic diseases. Projects with crystals in-hand are available in two areas: 1) Inhibitor design projects targeting coronavirus proteases and proteases of related viruses, 2) Structure/function studies of lysosomal enzymes involved in genetic disease and the development of pharmacological chaperones to rescue their function. For those with Cryo-EM experience, an additional project focused on understanding the structural biology of large viral polymerases is also available. Our lab has access to in-house X-ray diffraction instrumentation (Rigaku), on-going access to synchrotron sources including the Canadian Light Source, and a new in-house Talos F200C Cryo-EM outfitted with a Falcon 4 direct electron detector. Additional information about our research and recent publications can be found at: http://home.cc.umanitoba.ca/~bmark/Welcome.html
Enthusiastic individuals who hold a PhD in biochemistry or related field are encouraged to apply. Candidates should have a strong background in molecular biology and protein X-ray crystallography. Experience in Cryo-EM would be an asset given projects available.
We are in the Department of Microbiology, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. The University of Manitoba (http://umanitoba.ca/) hosts over 30,000 students, faculty, and staff and has a dynamic biomedical research community. Winnipeg is a vibrant, multicultural city with numerous cultural events and festivals (https://www.tourismwinnipeg.com).
Salary will be in accordance with Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) (http://www.cihr.ca/ ) standards and includes a university staff benefits package.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please email inquiries and CV’s (including names of three referees) to Brian Mark (brian.mark@umanitoba.ca).
All the best,
Brian Mark
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Brian Mark, MSc, PhD
Dean, Faculty of Science
Professor, Department of Microbiology &
Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics
University of Manitoba