Postdoc: Dynamic Structural Biophysics & Ion Channels

University at Buffalo; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Physiology and Biophysics. The lab explores dynamic molecular mechanisms of protein function using structural biology, electrophysiology, quantitative biophysics and computation. The team develops methods like time-resolved cryo-EM and ultrafast perturbations to capture transient states.

Working with Prof. Qin and collaborators, the candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary research at the interface of structural

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Biomedical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline.
• Experience in electrophysiology (patch‑clamp), structural biology (cryo‑EM), fluorescence microscopy, or other biophysical approaches is desirable.

Skills

Electrophysiology

Cryo-EM

Fluorescence microscopy

Biophysics

Education

Ph.D. in Biochemistry/Biophysics/related

Job description

The University at Buffalo invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Physiology and Biophysics. The lab explores dynamic molecular mechanisms of protein function using structural biology, electrophysiology, quantitative biophysics and computation. The team develops methods like time-resolved cryo-EM and ultrafast perturbations to capture transient states.

Working with Prof. Qin and collaborators, the candidate will contribute to interdisciplinary research at the interface of structural