Jobs in Parasitology

La Trobe University

Postdoctoral position to work in the ARC CXS Centre of Excellence (http://www.coecxs.org/)

Research Officer
La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science
Level A/B Research Position in the Department of Biochemistry
This position will attract a remuneration package of approx. $70,200 to $96,100 per annum, which includes 17% superannuation.

Background:
This position will be funded by the Australian Research Council as part of the Centre of Excellence for Coherent X-ray Science (CXS) and Super Science Fellowship scheme for research into the use of novel imaging techniques to study the cellular architecture of malaria parasite-infected erythrocytes. The CXS is an interdisciplinary collaboration for high-resolution bio-imaging. The project involves applying cutting edge techniques for light, electron and X-ray microscopy. The successful applicant will work with colleagues from the Departments of Biochemistry and Physics at La Trobe University. Molecular and cell biological manipulation of samples will be used to enhance specimen preparation.

Primary Objectives:
This work aims to develop sample preparation protocols suitable for high resolution imaging and to use these methods to obtain information about the cellular architecture of parasitised erythrocytes.

In particular, we aim:

• To develop sample preparation methods for transmission electron microscopy and cryo electron microscopy
• To use electron tomography and X-ray microscopy to image cell samples
• To use Super-Resolution optical microscopy methods to examine the sub-cellular distribution and organisation of structures in malaria parasites and other samples (4) To use and develop new microscopy methods

Further information contact:
Prof. Leann Tilley
Tel: 03-9479 1375 Email: L.Tilley@latrobe.edu.au Web: http://www.latrobe.edu.au/biochemistry/lab/tilley/index.htm
Closing date for applications: mid-June, 2010