Cryo-EM Structural Biologist — Microtubule Motors (Assistant)

University of California - Davis; Davis (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Davis seeks an Assistant Project Scientist to advance structural biology studies of microtubule motors and regulatory proteins. The role emphasizes cryo-EM, molecular biology, and biochemical reconstitution, with substantial project leadership and collaborative work.

The candidate will contribute to publication‑quality research, help plan experiments, and support lab infrastructure while mentoring students and early‑career researchers.

Qualifications

• PhD in biochemistry, biophysics or structural biology with 5+ years of postdoctoral training.
• Track record of productivity with first-author publications in biophysics/structural biology.
• Competence in molecular biology, protein purification, reconstitution of protein assemblies and cryo-EM sample prep, imaging and single-particle structure determination.

Responsibilities

• Join an existing research program focused on structural biology of microtubule-based motors and regulators.
• Develop research plans and drive experimental efforts; coordinate collaborations.
• Publish and prepare figures for manuscripts; contribute to grant writing as needed.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students and train lab members in methodologies.

Skills

Molecular biology

Protein purification

Cryo-EM

Single-particle analysis

Education

PhD in biochemistry/biophysics/structural biology

Tools

Relion

Cryosparc

Cryo-EM

Job description

University of California, Davis seeks an Assistant Project Scientist to advance structural biology studies of microtubule motors and regulatory proteins. The role emphasizes cryo-EM, molecular biology, and biochemical reconstitution, with substantial project leadership and collaborative work.

The candidate will contribute to publication‑quality research, help plan experiments, and support lab infrastructure while mentoring students and early‑career researchers.