Postdoctoral Associate - Structural Biology

Baylor College of Medicine, United States

Updated: 27 days ago
Location: Houston, TEXAS

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Job Title:  Postdoctoral Associate - Structural Biology

Division:  Biochemistry
Work Arrangement:  Onsite only
Location:  Houston, TX
Salary Range:  $65,000
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.


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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Requisition ID:  24422
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