Jobs in Parasitology

Postdoctoral position to work in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coherent X-ray Science. (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 is funded by the Australian Research Council as part of the Centre of Excellence for Coherent X-ray Science (CXS) 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 developing new methods and applying existing cutting edge techniques for electron, light and X-ray microscopy. The successful applicant will work with colleagues from the Departments of Biochemistry and Physics at La Trobe University and Melbourne 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:
(1) To develop sample preparation methods for transmission electron microscopy and cryo electron microscopy
(2) To use electron tomography to image cell samples
(3) To use and develop super-resolution optical microscopy methods
 
Further information,
Contact:  Prof. Leann Tilley. Tel: 03-9479 1375. Email: L.Tilley@latrobe.edu.au
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/biochemistry/lab/tilley/index.htm