Postdoc: Membrane Protein Design & Computational Biology

tsu.edu; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plans

Health and welfare plans

Dependent FSA

Counseling center

Paid time off

On-site parking

Pet insurance

Job summary

Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, invites applications for a hybrid computational-experimental Postdoctoral Associate role focused on designing proteins and peptides that function within cellular lipid membranes. The lab develops software to encode protein structure and interactions in lipid environments and aims to create new chemical matter for membrane proteins with therapeutic potential.

Ideal candidates will have experience in membrane protein biochemistry, molecular modeling, and

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant biomedical field required.
• Strong motivation, independence, and communication skills.
• Experience with membrane protein biology or cryo-EM is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize proteins and peptides for membrane environments.
• Develop computational tools for de novo protein design.
• Collaborate on experimental validation in lab.

Skills

Membrane protein biochemistry

Molecular modeling

Protein design

Cell & molecular biology

Cryo-EM experience

AI/ML experience

Education

PhD in cell biology, genetics, neurobiology, molecular biology, or biophysics

Job description

Scripps Research in La Jolla, California, invites applications for a hybrid computational-experimental Postdoctoral Associate role focused on designing proteins and peptides that function within cellular lipid membranes. The lab develops software to encode protein structure and interactions in lipid environments and aims to create new chemical matter for membrane proteins with therapeutic potential.

Ideal candidates will have experience in membrane protein biochemistry, molecular modeling, and