1 Postdoc position
in projects studying small GTPases in cancer for 1-2 years
A postdoc position is available in the Mechanism and Biosensors of small GTPases Group of Daniel Abankwa at the Turku Centre for Biotechnology, Turku Finland (
www.btk.fi).
The Turku Centre for Biotechnology offers state-of-the-art research facilities for biomolecular-imaging, proteomics, genomics and crystallography, which support excellence in research in the greater Turku area.
Our research focuses on the membrane organization and signaling activity of small GTPases of the Ras-, Rho- and Rab-family. We have recently described a novel switch III region for Ras proteins, which is associated with formerly unappreciated conformers of membrane bound Ras. This mechanism profoundly influences Ras biology (Abankwa D et al. (2008) Embo J 27(5): 727-735; Abankwa D et al. (2010) PNAS 107(3): 1130-1135). We will be using cutting-edge cellular imaging (FCS, FLIM, and STED-nanoscopy), high-throughput approaches (high-content and cytometer chemical- and RNAi-screening), molecular-cell biology, biochemistry and animal models to answer exciting questions around this newly discovered mechanism.
We are looking for candidates with exceptional motivation and proven track record of successful scientific/ academic work, who have a cell biology, biochemistry or biophysics background and earned their PhD degree in a discipline related to life sciences. Experience in molecular biology techniques and/or in protein purification is another requirement.
The salary is in accordance with the University salary system (for teaching and research personnel) level 5-6, where the work specific salary component is between 2714- 3183 €/month. In addition, there is a share increase based on the personal performance, which is at most 46% of the base salary.
Please send preferably as one merged pdf: a short CV with publication list, as well as the email contacts of 2-3 referees and a brief description that highlights your most outstanding achievements and your specific motivation to join the group (approx. 1/2 A4 page) to
[email protected] with the subject line ‘postdoc candidate’. The position commences as soon as possible. Applications are open now until the positions are filled.
