Postdoctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Department of Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics at the University of Virginia is seeking a self-motivated, enthusiastic, science-loving individual for a POSTDOC POSITION in CELL MEMBRANE BIOPHYSICS AND BIOCHEMISTRY in the Membrane Biology Laboratory (Levental Lab). The laboratory focuses on fundamental questions of the structure and function of eukaryotic membranes and their involvement in cell physiology and dysfunction. This specific position will focus on proteins interactions with plasma membrane domains in mammalian cells and the structure and function of those domains in cell signaling. This position will be focused on experimental approaches using cell culture as a model for human disease, as well as computational investigations of protein structure, membrane domains, and cell signaling. The candidate’s duties will involve all aspects of managing and conducting an independent research project, including planning and carrying out experiments, keeping current with relevant literature, and documentation and presentation of results.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Cell Biology, Biophysics, Molecular Biology, or Biochemistry
- Demonstrated scientific productivity
- Excellent communication skills
- Capacity to manage an independent research project
- Experience with mammalian cell culture
- Experience with routine molecular biology (cloning, transfection, Western blotting)
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy
- Previous wet-lab experience
Nice To Haves
- Experience with confocal microscopy
- Experience with FLIM-FRET microscopy
- Experience with electron microscopy
- Previous graduate or postdoctoral research in membrane physics / chemistry / biology
Responsibilities
- Managing and conducting an independent research project
- Planning and carrying out experiments
- Keeping current with relevant literature
- Documentation and presentation of results
Benefits
- Salary will follow NIH and university guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
