Cryo-EM/ET Postdoctoral Research Fellow

MIT group; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, MA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Backman Lab. The position supports cryo-EM/ET research and related molecular biology, biochemistry, and microbiology techniques.

The appointee will work under the Whitehead Fellow to advance journal-ready results. The appointment is typically 1–3 years with renewal options, and relocation assistance is available for strong candidates.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with strong experimental training.
• Background in cryo-EM/ET and molecular biology methods.
• Experience in microbiology or biochemistry is highly valued.
• Ability to work under supervision and contribute independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out high-level research under the PI's guidance.
• Contribute cryo-EM/ET projects to ongoing studies.
• Collaborate with the lab and present findings to the team.
• Assist in data collection, analysis, and manuscript preparation.

Skills

Cryo-EM

Cryo-ET

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Education

Doctoral degree (PhD)

Tools

Cryo-EM hardware

Cryo-ET data analysis

Job description

Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, MA invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Backman Lab. The position supports cryo-EM/ET research and related molecular biology, biochemistry, and microbiology techniques.

The appointee will work under the Whitehead Fellow to advance journal-ready results. The appointment is typically 1–3 years with renewal options, and relocation assistance is available for strong candidates.