Postdoc: NIH-Funded Ion Channel Biophysics & Cryo-EM

Case

Cleveland (OH)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 63,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Pharmacology to study ion channel complexes' structure, function, and pharmacology. The lab, led by Dr.

Sudha Chakrapani, uses cryo-EM, Cryo-ET, electrophysiology, and other biophysical methods to understand fast synaptic transmission. The position offers NIH-funded support, access to advanced structural biology infrastructure, and opportunities for professional growth, with competitive benefits and a collaborative

Qualifications

  • PhD or expected soon in physiology, structural biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or closely related discipline.
  • 0-4 years of postdoctoral experience.
  • Experience in patch-clamp electrophysiology, membrane protein biochemistry, cellular neuroscience, and Cryo-EM preferred.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Strong project management and scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate structure, function, and pharmacology of ion channel complexes.
  • Utilize multidisciplinary approaches including cryo-EM, Cryo-ET, electrophysiology, and biophysical methods.
  • Collaborate within a well-equipped research environment and contribute to NIH-funded projects.

Skills

Patch-clamp electrophysiology
Biochemistry
Cellular neuroscience
Oral and written communication
Project management
Scientific writing

Education

PhD degree in physiology/structural biology/biochemistry/pharmacology or closely related

Tools

Cryo-EM
Cryo-ET
Electrophysiology

Job description

Case Western Reserve University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in Pharmacology to study ion channel complexes' structure, function, and pharmacology. The lab, led by Dr.

Sudha Chakrapani, uses cryo-EM, Cryo-ET, electrophysiology, and other biophysical methods to understand fast synaptic transmission. The position offers NIH-funded support, access to advanced structural biology infrastructure, and opportunities for professional growth, with competitive benefits and a collaborative

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