A postdoctoral Research Associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Benjamin Orlando in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Michigan State University (www.orlandolabmsu.com). We seek a postdoctoral researcher who is interested in leading a project to understand the structure and function of membrane transporters involved in lipid signaling. The successful candidate will leverage cryo-electron microscopy together with biochemical and cellular based assays to understand the mechanisms of bioactive lipid transport and signaling.
Description of duties: The postdoctoral Research Associate will be responsible for all aspects of a structure determination pipeline, including molecular cloning, membrane protein expression and purification, single particle cryo-EM structure determination, and biochemical assays.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Degree
Doctorate -Biochemistry or related
Minimum Requirements
A Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related field is required.
Experience in protein expression and purification methods is required.
Desired Qualifications
Prior experience with membrane protein purification and/or structural methods (X-Ray crystallography, NMR, Cryo-EM) is not required, but will be regarded as highly beneficial.
Required Application Materials
Applicants should submit a cover letter, Curriculum Vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references.
Special Instructions
Start date is to be set as soon as selected candidate is able to begin in the position, and is contingent upon possessing or obtaining valid work authorization.
Review of Applications Begins On
11/20/2020
Website
www.orlandolabmsu.com
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