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Posted January 17, 2012
Postdoctoral Position: Glycobiology of Antibody Dependent Immune Responses
Location: The University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS

Description: A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the Tolbert lab in the Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry at the University of Kansas. This position will involve studies of the role of glycosylation in antibody dependent immune responses. Experimental work will include glycoprotein expression and characterization, biochemical and immunological studies of antibody interactions, and production of homogeneous glycoproteins.

Qualifications:
* Ph.D. degree in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, or molecular biology
* Experience with protein expression and purification
* Experience with modern analytical and separation techniques (HPLC, Mass Spectrometry, NMR)

Application Requirements:
To apply for this position please write or email a cover letter, CV, and the names
of three references to:

Thomas Tolbert
Associate Professor, Pharmaceutical Chemistry
The University of Kansas
2095 Constant Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66047
Email: tolbert@ku.edu

Posted January 17, 2012
NIST Glycoanalysis Position Announcement
Glycoprotein and Biopharmaceutical Mass Spectrometry
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
Material Measurement Laboratory, Analytical Chemistry Division
Gaithersburg, MD

Contacts: Phinney, Karen, karen.phinney@nist.gov, 301-975-4457
Schiel, John; john.schiel@nist.gov, 301-975-3137

Description: Consistent, well defined glycosylation is crucial to the safety and efficacy of biopharmaceutical and clinical diagnostic products. The analytical chemistry division at NIST uses state-of-the art high-performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry for the characterization of N- and O-linked protein glycosylation. MALDI-TOF and a variety of electrospray ionization mass spectrometry techniques are available including HPLC, UPLC, and nano-LC separation techniques coupled with QTOF, ion trap, and triple quadrupole mass spectrometers.
NIST is seeking a candidate interested in detailed assessment of glycoanalytical accuracy and precision, development of novel qualitative and quantitative techniques, and production of reference materials for biopharmaceutical glycoanalysis. Qualified candidates should have a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field as well as 0-4 years of analytical experience in the characterization of biopharmaceuticals and/or glycoproteins. The candidate should be familiar with the operation of a wide range of liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry instrumentation. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants can send a CV and cover letter detailing their experience and interests to the Contacts listed above.