Postdoc: Membrane Proteins, Cryo-EM & Drug Discovery

University of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

The University of Arizona in Phoenix invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences. The role focuses on structure-function studies of membrane proteins, particularly ion channels and transporters, using cryo-EM to enable AI-driven drug discovery.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD and have strong experience in protein expression/purification; experience with cryo-EM is desirable.

Qualifications

• Excellent laboratory and analytical skills and commitment to scientific excellence and innovation.
• Knowledge of statistics and data analysis and interpretation.
• Ability to conduct research independently and within a team.
• Ability to communicate professionally in a clear, concise manner orally and in writing.
• Knowledge of grant writing and manuscript preparation.
• Ability to participate at scientific conferences and present findings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced, multi-disciplinary research in iron metabolism and liver diseases under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Develop, design, and conduct complex research projects.
• Formulate research methods, develop research criteria, and perform scientific data collection and analysis using independent judgment.
• Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across the University.
• Perform protein expression in mammalian cells. Purify membrane proteins from mammalian cells.
• Collect and process cryo-EM datasets, build 3D models of membrane proteins.
• Present results at laboratory meetings and conferences.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Participate in grant writing, including generating preliminary data, submitting grant applications, and preparing progress reports.
• Develop and implement protocols as dictated by experimental results.
• Assist with supervision of laboratory staff.
• Contribute to daily lab operations.

Skills

Excellent laboratory skills

Analytical skills

Statistics and data analysis

Independent research

Professional communication

Grant writing

Conference presentation

Education

Ph.D. in molecular and structural biology or related field

Job description

The University of Arizona in Phoenix invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences. The role focuses on structure-function studies of membrane proteins, particularly ion channels and transporters, using cryo-EM to enable AI-driven drug discovery.

The successful candidate will hold a PhD and have strong experience in protein expression/purification; experience with cryo-EM is desirable.