Postdoctoral Scholar (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology)

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

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About The Position

The Laboratory of Song Tan in the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and the Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation at Penn State seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar to determine the structures of chromatin complexes using cryoelectron microscopy. We are interested in epigenetic chromatin enzymes or transcription factors in complex with their nucleosome targets. Our research efforts are enhanced by: (a) Techniques we have developed to co-express complexes in vivo (b) Techniques to reconstitute chromatin complexes in vitro (c) Excellent access to Penn State’s Titan Krios and Arctica electron microscopes both equipped with Falcon 4 detectors. The Center for Eukaryotic Gene Regulation is a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment which includes the groups of Drs. Jean-Paul Armache, Lu Bai, Manyu Du, Marina Feric, Scott Lindner, Manuel Llinás, Shaun Mahony, Joe Reese, Scott Showalter and Song Tan, each with research programs targeted at understanding the molecular basis for gene regulation on chromatin templates.

Requirements

• A Ph.D. is required by the appointment date.
• Electron Microscopists, Crystallographers, Molecular Biologists and Biochemists with a Ph.D. are encouraged to apply.
• Prior experience with cryoelectron microscopy, macromolecular crystallography, chromatin biology or biochemistry is preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants who have received their Ph.D. degree within the last three years.

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree