Post-Doctoral Research Associate: Department of Biochemistry & Cellular and Molecular Biology - UTK

University of Tennessee • Knoxville, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Joshi lab is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral candidate to study the biogenesis of membrane-bound organelles such as lipid droplets and peroxisomes. The research focuses on understanding the molecular mechanisms of organelle biogenesis from the ER membrane using budding yeast and mammalian cell culture. This project involves characterizing ER subdomains, identifying their protein and lipid composition, and studying membrane curvature induced by ER shaping proteins using Cryo-EM. The lab utilizes yeast and mammalian cell culture systems, advanced microscopy techniques, live-cell imaging, and various biochemical and molecular biology methods. This is a grant-funded position contingent upon continued grant funding.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Biological Sciences, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.
• A record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong aptitude for research.
• Ability to quickly learn new areas of research and carry out experiments in a new system.
• Good computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent working knowledge of cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience in super-resolution microscopy.
• Experience in electron microscopy.
• Experience in identifying protein-protein interaction networks.
• Experience in protein purification.

Responsibilities

• Design and carry out independent research.
• Write fellowship applications (if applicable).
• Present research at local, national, and international meetings.
• Publish papers.
• Conduct research as the primary responsibility.
• Mentor junior lab members, including undergraduate and graduate students.
• Organize and manage time effectively.
• Work on multiple projects independently as well as collaboratively.

Benefits

• UT Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree