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POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN PROTEIN/PROTEIN INTERACTION ANALYSIS AND PROTEIN CRYSTALLOGRAPHY

Applications are invited for a post-doctoral position combining protein/protein interaction analysis and protein crystallography, in the laboratory of Prof Bostjan Kobe, Federation Fellow at the School of Molecular and Microbial Sciences (SMMS) and the Institute for Molecular Bioscience (IMB), University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

The main area of study will involve characterization of protein-protein interactions by proteins from macrophages, cells with important roles in the immune response and chronic inflammatory diseases. Experience in molecular biology, protein purification, protein/protein interaction analysis and protein crystallography is desirable.

The salary will be according to qualifications and experience, starting at AUD$51,676.05. The starting date is expected in early to mid-2007, but later starting dates due to the applicant's circumstances can be accommodated.

University of Queensland is one of Australia's top universities. SMMS combines the disciplines of Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Microbiology and Parasitology into a single academic unit. SMMS and IMB are situated in the beautiful St. Lucia campus on the Brisbane River.

State-of-the art equipment is available for all aspects of the work, including FR-E X-ray generator /R-axis IV++ X-ray detectors and Mosquito crystallization robot.

Brisbane has been voted Australia's most liveable city and has a great subtropical climate. It is only a short drive from Australia's best beaches and provides opportunities for all sorts of outdoors and cultural activities.

Further information may be obtained from Bostjan Kobe (telephone: +617-3365-2132, email b.kobe@uq.edu.au).

Please forward applications, including a curriculum vitae and contact details for three referees, by email or post to by 23 February 2007 to Bostjan Kobe, SMMS, University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4072, Australia.