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Organization: University of Geneva

Location: Geneva, Switzerland

Field: Microbiology & Molecular Medicine

Requirements:

Candidates should hold a Ph.D. and have at least one first author publication in press or published in a major international journal. Expertise in molecular and cellular biology would represent a major advantage.
Please note: Only candidates currently residing in Europe will be considered for this position.

Abstract:

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to study the hepatitis B virus HBx protein and its interaction with proteins of the host cell

Description:

Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position to study the hepatitis B virus HBx protein and its interaction with proteins of the host cell. HBx is a regulatory protein that is essential for hepatitis B virus infection and that has been implicated in the development of liver cancer associated with chronic infection, but its mode of action remains unknown. We use a multidisciplinary approach to i) explore the molecular pathways by which HBx performs its activities in cell culture and ii) examine the relevance of these in vitro studies for HBx function during infection and associated liver diseases.
Relevant references:
Li et al. (2010) Nat Struct Mol Biol. 17: 105.
Martin-Lluesma et al. (2008) Hepatology 48: 1467.
Leupin et al. (2005) J Virol. 79: 4238.
The appointment is initially for one year and may be renewed upon mutual satisfaction.

Deadline: 15-04-2011

Contacts:

Link: http://www.mimo.unige.ch/STRUBIN_LABb.htm

Email: Michel.Strubin@unige.ch

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