Biological Physics
Supramolecular Structures Lab
Lösche Group
People: Supramolecular Structures Lab
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The group of Professor Mathias Lösche is currently located at two different institutions: The Physics Department of Carnegie Mellon and the NIST Center for Neutron Research. We all share common research objectives but focus on different aspects, and use different techniques as work horses. This area provides information about the players in both fields ... Alumni
Duncan J. McGillivray, Senior Lecturer, Dept. of Chemistry, University of Auckland, NZ, d.mcgillivray@auckland.ac.nz (Post-doc 2004–2006)
Markus Weygand, Hecus X-ray Systems GmbH, Graz, At, markus.weygand@hecus.at (Special faculty 2006–2009)
Avishek Kumar, Graduate Student, Dept. Physics, Arizona State, Tucson, AZ, avishek.kumar@asu.edu (Undergrad 2007–2009)
Open Positions
October 2009: Post-doc position to fill
In a collaborative project with Prof. Kris Dahl (CMU Departments of Chemical Engineeing and Biomedical Engineering) we seek to hire a post-doctoral researcher for characterization of the interaction of the nuclear scaffold protein, Lamin A, with membranes. The project investigates the molecular origins of Hutchinson-Guilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS). The position is funded by a grant from the Progeria Research Foundation with competitive pay and benefits.
The Dahl lab has created various Lamin A mutants that are available for investigations of their assembly within the cell nucleus and of their association with artificial membrane systems using SPR, impedance spectroscopy, AFM, FCS and neutron reflection (see also our Research Pages). An MD/PhD student is working full-time on the molecular biology aspects of these systems.
The position can be filled immediately or later, according to the candidate's time constraints.
Candidates with prior experience in surface-sensitive characterization of protein-membrane interactions will be preferred.
Contact Lösche: 412-268-2735, e-mail
Contact Dahl: 412-268-9609, e-mail