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A post-doctoral position in
protein crystallography is immediately available at
Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine/Samsung
Biomedical Research institute in Suwon, Korea. The lab is
studying structural aspects of protein process including
protein synthesis, folding and degradation. In addition,
several proteins relevant to human health and disease are
being studied for structure-based drug discovery. Excellent
collaborative opportunities also exist within Samsung
Biomedical Research institute on novel proteins. The
crystallographic projects will be complemented by functional
experiments using molecular biology and biochemistry, as
well as alternative biophysical techniques. Hence, the
applicant will be exposed to a variety of disciplines.
The unit is newly equipped with its own state of the art
X-ray facility comprising a Rigaku rotating anode X-ray
generator, R-Axis IV dual imaging plate detector with
confocal mirror optics, and X-stream cryo-cooling system.
Recent crystallographic studies in the lab also have
utilized synchrotron sources in Pohang Synchrotron Light
Source (Korea), USA (NSLS and ALS) and in Japan (spring-8
and Photon Factory). There are excellent facilities for
molecular biology, protein overexpression, and biochemistry
in the unit.
The applicant should have a PhD in crystallography, or a
related research area such as chemistry, biophysics,
biochemistry or molecular biology. Macromolecular
crystallographers as well as other scientists who have an
interest in structure biology are encouraged to apply.
Interested applicants please send a CV with the names of
three references to address below. E-mail inquiries about
the position are welcome.
Contact information:
Kyeong Kyu Kim, Ph. D.
Laboratory of Structural Biology,
Department of Molecular Cell Biology
Samsung Biomedical Research Institute
Sungkyunkwan University of School of Medicine,
Suwon 440-746, Korea
Tel : 82-31-299-6136, fax : 82-31-299-6269
e-mail : kyeongkyu@skku.edu
OPEN: Studentship
Structural Biology Laboratory (Prof.
Kyeong Kyu Kim;
kyeongkyu@skku.edu) is studying
structural aspects of proteins relevant to human health and
disease, which will be applied for structure-based drug
discovery. Extensive collaborative relationship is
established with SBRI on the study of novel proteins.
Protein crystallography is the main tools for structural
studies in this laboratory and it is complemented by
functional studies using molecular biology, biochemistry,
computation and other biophysical techniques. Hence, the
applicant will be exposed to a variety of disciplines. The
laboratory is newly equipped with its own X-ray facility
comprising a Rigaku rotating anode X-ray generator, R-Axis
IV dual imaging plate detector with confocal mirror optics,
and X-stream cryo-cooling system.
Sungkyunkwan University is the one of the leading university
in the world and supported from the Samsung Corporation.
Medical School is located in Suwon that is the capital of
the Kyonggi province and in close vicinity from Seoul. There
are state-of-the-art facilities for molecular biology, cell
biology and biochemistry in the Department of Molecular Cell
Biology, and experienced technicians assisting graduate
students and postdoctoral fellows.
The applicant for studentship should have a bachelor or
master degree, in biomedical science or a related research
area such as biology, molecular biology, cell biology,
biochemistry, biophysics, medicine, pharmacy,
crystallography or chemistry. Applicants should have a good
command of Korean or English. The studentship provides
financial support for tuition fees at Sungkyunkwan
University and a stipend.
Interested applicants please send a CV, a self-describing
letter (including research interest and future plan), any
evidence of English Language Proficiency and official record
or mark sheet for undergraduate courses to the address in
contact information address. Personal interview will be
followed for the students selected in the paper work either
by e-mail or telephone. English ability might be tested for
those who cannot provide the evidence of English Language
Proficiency. E-mail inquiries about the position are
welcome.
Contact information:
Kyeong Kyu Kim, Ph. D.
Laboratory of Structural Biology,
Department of Molecular Cell Biology
Samsung Biomedical Research Institute
Sungkyunkwan University of School of Medicine,
Suwon 440-746, Korea
Tel : 82-31-299-6136, fax : 82-31-299-6269
e-mail : kyeongkyu@skku.edu
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