Postdoctoral Associate - Structural Biology

Summary

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be responsible for the biochemical and functional characterization of the specimens and all aspects of structure determination using CryoEM/ET techniques. Applicant must have a Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or closely related fields. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in protein expression and purification, enzyme kinetics, drug design, X-ray crystallography, single-particle cryoEM, and computational biology.

Salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and based on the NIH postdoctoral stipend scale.

Job Duties

• Works for the biochemical and functional characterization of the specimens and all aspects of structure determination using either or both X-ray crystallography and CryoEM/ET techniques. 
• Performs lab techniques that inclues protein expression and purification, enzyme kinetics, drug design, X-ray crystallography, single-particle cryoEM, and computational biology. 
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or closely related fields.
• Experience in protein expression and purification, enzyme kinetics, drug design, X-ray crystallography, single-particle cryoEM, and computational biology.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently.

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

 

 

 

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