Postdoc: GPCR Structural Biologist in Membrane Signaling

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid parental leave

On-campus fitness facilities

Job summary

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Zhu Lab to study membrane protein complexes, GPCRs, and signaling.

The fellow will lead an independent project integrating cryo-EM, biochemistry, and computational modeling to advance understanding of receptor regulation by ligands and partners. Strong candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in structural biology.

Qualifications

• Minimum Required Education: PhD in a scientific field.
• Minimum Required Experience: 0 years.
• Preferred Experience: Postdoc experiences in structural biology field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and execute independent research projects on GPCRs and cell signaling.
• Perform membrane protein expression, purification, and structural studies using cryo-EM and/or crystallography.
• Apply computational modeling and integrate structural, biochemical, and cell biology data.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data; develop and optimize methodologies.
• Prepare manuscripts, reports, and presentations of research findings.
• Participate in lab meetings and collaborate with team members.
• Assist in grant writing and fellowship applications.
• Mentor and train junior lab members as appropriate.
• Maintain laboratory organization, supplies, and experimental workflows.

Skills

Structural biology

Biochemistry

Biophysics

Cell biology

Computational biology

Protein expression & purification

Data analysis

Scientific writing

Complex problem solving

Education

PhD in a scientific field

Tools

Cryo-EM single particle analysis

X-ray crystallography

Job description

The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc. invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship in the Zhu Lab to study membrane protein complexes, GPCRs, and signaling.

The fellow will lead an independent project integrating cryo-EM, biochemistry, and computational modeling to advance understanding of receptor regulation by ligands and partners. Strong candidates will have a PhD in a relevant field and experience in structural biology.