JOB POSTING

[Sabrina Cheng]

THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA - Research Associate & Postdoctoral 
Fellows in Protein Crystallography

Postdoctoral fellow and research associate positions are available in 
the area of protein crystallography in the Department of Biochemistry 
& Molecular Biology. Successful applicants will participate in 
projects involving protein structure determinations, protein 
engineering approaches and drug development.  All necessary equipment 
to carry out this work is available (R-AXIS II area detector, 
molecular graphics, etc.) as are crystal forms of the proteins to be 
studied.  The available positions are grant supported and for the 
period of one year, with the possibility of renewal.  Salary level 
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Expected 
start date for all positions will be June 1 or thereafter.  Applicants 
for the position of research associate are required to hold a PhD and 
to have a minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral experience.  Applicants 
will be accepted until June 1, 1997 or thereafter until all positions 
are filled.  In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, 
priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of 
Canada.  UBC hires on the basis of merit and welcomes all qualified 
applicants, especially women, aboriginal people, visible minorities 
and persons with disabilities.  Interested candidates shold submit a 
resume and a list of three references to Dr. Gary D. Brayer, 
Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, 2146 Health Sciences 
Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C., Canada, V6T 1Z3 
or to brayer at laue.biochem.ubc.ca by electronic mail.