"Postdoctoral Associate"

Position Information

Position Title: Postdoctoral Associate

Department: Structural Biology Department

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/61080

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are looking for a Postdoctoral Scholar to help the lab clarify the structural biology of human membrane proteins and membrane protein complexes involved in epithelial cell/cell adhesion and intercellular transport using X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM), microcrystal electron diffraction (microED), and small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS).

The Postdoctoral Scholar will be responsible for:

• The expression, purification, and structure determination of these membrane proteins and complexes.
• Assisting with lab organization and operation
• Training of students and other lab personnel
• Grant and manuscript proposal development and writing.

Outstanding Benefits Package

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Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in structural biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, or a related discipline. The candidate should also possess effective written, verbal, and listening skills.

Preferred Qualifications

2+ years experience in membrane protein biochemistry, preparation and handling and 2+ years experience in one structural biology technique.

Salary Range

$55,000 - $65000