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Chemist Postdoc Fellow - Biomolecular Assembly, 24532

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Berkeley, CA USA
Position Type: Post Doc

Job Description:
Job Title: Chemist Postdoc Fellow - Biomolecular Assembly
Req Number: 24532
Division: Materials Sciences
Department: Molecular Foundry

The Molecular Foundry at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to work with Berkeley Lab scientists and collaborators from other institutions to study assembly of proteins and lipids on nanotubes and nanowires. Will also develop new types of hybrid bionanoelectronic platforms based on membrane proteins embedded in lipid bilayers on silicon nanowire surfaces. The research focus is to study the structural characteristics and self-assembly dynamics in these systems and use them to design, fabricate and test new types of devices that combine sophisticated biological and electronic device functionality.
The Biomolecular Materials Program within the Materials Science Division focuses on the understanding and manipulating the physics and chemistry of assembly at the interface between biomolecular systems and inorganic materials. The projects address mission goals for the Office of Basic Energy Sciences. The in situ characterization group utilizes AFM, X-ray and electron microscopy tools to investigate assembly pathways and understand the physical controls on kinetics and morphology.

Key Responsibilities:

Synthesize nanowires, assemble lipids and proteins on the nanowire templates, perform fluorescence microscopy imaging of the assembled structures, and characterize lipid mobility.
Integrate these structures into device platforms and perform their electrochemical characterization.
May prepare research publications (oral and written) on experimental results.
May communicate results in group meetings and participate in professional activities, as appropriate.
May direct graduate students and undergraduate assistants in the laboratory.

Note: This is a one-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal for up to four years based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds, and on-going operational needs.

How To Apply
Apply directly online at:
http://www.jobclub.com/banman/a.aspx?ZoneID=0&BannerID=382&AdvertiserID=36&CampaignID=1430&Task=Click&SiteID=1&RandomNumber=175408 and follow the online instructions to complete the application process. As part of the online application process, please submit a single attachment that includes both your resume or CV and a statement of your research interests. Please be sure to reference where you found out about the position.

About Us
The Molecular Foundry at Berkeley Lab, one of five Nanoscale Science Research Centers recently established by the U.S. Department of Energy, is a user facility for the design, synthesis and characterization of materials with nanometer dimensions. One of its charter pursuits is to conduct outstanding research across the breadth of nanoscience. Learn more at http://foundry.lbl.gov.

Berkeley Lab is a U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory located in Berkeley, California. It conducts multidisciplinary research with key efforts in fundamental studies of the universe, physics, bioscience, nanoscience, clean energy, energy efficiency, the environment, and the use of computing as a tool for discovery. Eleven Nobel laureates are associated with Berkeley Lab, which is managed by the University of California. You can also visit us at http://www.youtube.com/berkeleylab. Read about the excellent Total Rewards Program for postdocs at Berkeley Lab.

Berkeley Lab is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to the development of a diverse workforce. www.lbl.gov

Requirements:
Qualifications:

Recent Ph.D. (within the last year) in Chemistry, Biophysics, Materials Science, or related disciplines, plus an excellent and relevant publication record
Experience in physical chemical studies of biomolecular systems
Experience in some areas of nanowire synthesis, assembly and device integration, membrane protein characterization and electrophysiology, single-molecule optical microscopy, and/or bioelectrochemistry

Desirable:

Familiarity with nanoelectronics and testing of nanodevices in solution
Microfabrication experience

Application Info:
How To Apply

Apply directly online at:

http://www.jobclub.com/banman/a.aspx?ZoneID=0&BannerID=382&AdvertiserID=36&CampaignID=1430&Task=Click&SiteID=1&RandomNumber=175408 and follow the online instructions to complete the application process. As part of the online application process, please submit a single attachment that includes both your resume or CV and a statement of your research interests. Please be sure to reference where you found out about the position.

Posted: 2010-06-18 11:14:14