Research Officer/Senior Research Officer in Structural Genomics
Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Australia
More details below:
The research group led by Professor Glenn King at the Institute for Molecular
Bioscience (http://imb.uq.edu.au) is focused on drug and insecticide
discovery and the implementation of high-throughput techniques for protein
structure determination using NMR spectroscopy.
The Role: The successful candidate will be the lead structural biologist in a
novel and ambitious structural and functional genomics initiative that aims
to provide the first complete structure-function overview of the venom
proteome of a venomous animal. The majority of NMR experiments will be
performed using a state-of-the-art cryoprobe-equipped 900 MHz NMR
spectrometer.
The Person: Applicants should possess a PhD in structural biology,
biophysics, biochemistry, or protein chemistry and extensive practical
experience with elucidation of protein structures using 3D triple-resonance
NMR techniques.
Selection Criteria: The position description and selection criteria can be
obtained online (http://www.uq.edu.au/jobs/2005documents/imb/1124852.doc), or
by contacting Barb Clyde by phone (+61 7 3346 2121) or email
(b.clyde@imb.uq.edu.au).
Remuneration: This position is a full-time, fixed term appointment at
Research Academic Level A for 30 months initially, with ongoing renewal
subject to funding. Appointment at Academic Level B will be considered for
outstanding candidates with appropriate experience and skills. The
remuneration package will be in the range of AUS $54,289 to $73,639 per annum
(Academic Level A) or AUS $77,515 to $92,048 per annum (Academic Level B),
which includes employer superannuation contributions of 17% (equivalent to a
401K plan in the USA). The appointment will be at a level commensurate with
the successful candidate?s experience.
Contact: For further details, contact Professor Glenn King by phone (+61 7
3346 2025) or email (glenn.king@imb.uq.edu.au).
Submission of applications: Send applications, preferably by email
(b.clyde@imb.uq.edu.au), to the Human Resource Consultant, Institute for
Molecular Bioscience, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072,
Australia.
Closing Date for Applications: 1 July, 2007
Job Reference Number: 1124852
