[ccp4bb]: Faculty Position at the University of Calgary

[Barry Phipps <bphipps@ucalgary.ca>]

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BIOCHEMISTRY
Professor, Junior or Senior Level, Protein Crystallography

The Department of Biological Sciences in the University of Calgary wishes to
recruit a scientist with an active research program in protein
crystallography.  We are particularly interested in well-trained individuals,
with a Ph.D. degree and postdoctoral experience, who are committed to the
analysis of enzyme mechanisms or membrane associated proteins.  The successful
applicant will become a member of the newly-formed Structural Biology Group and
he/she is expected to participate in teaching undergraduate and graduate level
Biochemistry courses.

Foremost he/she is expected to establish an active independently-funded
research program.  The candidate must compete successfully for salary and
establishment grant support from the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical
Research or a related agency.  AHFMR scholars are offered substantial start-up
packages and have 75% of their time protected for research.  We can offer a
well-equipped laboratory and access to an in-house state-of-the-art X-ray
generator and area detector.  As well arrangements for preferential access to
the new CLS synchrotron and training have been made through the Alberta
Synchrotron Institute.

Salary range will be commensurate with experience.  The closing date is June
30, 2001.  In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will
be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.  The
University of Calgary respects, appreciates and encourages diversity.

Please send 6 copies of your complete curriculum vitae complete with e-mail
address, 5 relevant papers, a 2-page statement of your research interests and
arrange for 3 confidential letters of reference to be sent to:

Dr. David M. Reid, Head
Department of Biological Sciences
University of Calgary
2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB T2N 1N4
Canada
FAX: (403)-289-9311