Postdoctoral Research Associate - Structural Biology
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital•Memphis, TN
•Onsite
About The Position
A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the lab of Tanja Mittag in the Department of Structural Biology. The Mittag lab invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on structures of the tumor suppressor and ubiquitin ligase component SPOP. The project provides opportunities for characterizing structures of SPOP complexes with additional ligase subunits and of disease mutants with altered structures. The implications of these structural changes will be characterized via in vitro biochemical and in cell functional assays.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in in vitro structural biology, protein biochemistry or biophysics.
- Academic record of excellence.
- Strong interest in the growing field of biomolecular condensates.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with cryo-EM would be highly valuable to capitalize on the opportunities in this project.
Responsibilities
- Help shape the direction of the research.
- Use cryo-EM and in vitro biophysical and biochemical studies to characterize SPOP structure and function.
- Interface with trainees and staff scientists in the Mittag lab and with collaborators in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment that will support their career development.
Benefits
- Competitive salary starting at $72,500 a year
- Comprehensive benefits
- Generous relocation assistance
- Access to shared resources and facilities led by expert scientists
- Cutting-edge technology
- Customized professional and career growth programs
- Grant writing workshops
- Individual development plans
- Teaching and mentoring opportunities
- Non-research career advancement programs
- Professional development allowance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
