Postdoctoral Associate in cryogenic electron microscopy (CryoEM)
Core
Conduct independent research at the interface of structural biology, membrane biophysics, and cell adhesion signaling, focusing on how receptors and adhesion complexes are regulated by lipid interactions and membrane mechanics.
Role type
Postdoctoral Associate (IC structural biologist)
Builds
Mechanistic insights into membrane protein function and adhesion signaling pathways
Domain
Structural biology / Membrane biophysics / Cell adhesion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Protein expression, protein purification, biochemical characterization, structural biology research design
Preferred skills
Cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM), X-ray crystallography, membrane reconstitution techniques, nanodisc/liposome preparation
Technologies
cryoARM300 300 kV microscope, Gatan K3 detector, SER-CAT (APS), X-ray instrumentation
Responsibilities
Perform single particle cryoEM of membrane proteins and adhesion complexes; conduct protein lipid interactions and membrane reconstitution studies; analyze structure-function relationships via X-ray crystallography and biophysics; integrate structural data with cellular or infection/immunity-based readouts
Seniority
Postdoctoral, independent research with mentorship