Postdoc: Protein Engineering for Cellular Force Microscopy

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 84,336 - 94,020; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Protein Engineering and Bioconjugation to join the Molecular Foundry division. The successful candidate will develop protein-based nanoparticle probes for advanced microscopy techniques.

This full-time, two-year position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field and offers a salary range of $84,336 - $94,020, dependent on experience. Interested individuals should apply by July 1, 2026, for priority consideration.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in relevant fields.
• Experience with protein design, molecular cloning, and protein expression.
• Knowledge of mutagenesis, bioconjugation, and protein engineering.

Responsibilities

• Engineer and express proteins for nanoparticle-protein hybrids.
• Design and generate microbial strains for bioconjugation.
• Perform data analysis and prepare manuscripts for publication.

Skills

Protein design

Molecular cloning

Protein expression

Structural biology

Cultivating microbial cultures

Mutagenesis

Bioconjugation

Protein engineering

Excellent communication skills

Education

Ph.D. in Biophysics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or related fields

Job description

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar in Protein Engineering and Bioconjugation to join the Molecular Foundry division. The successful candidate will develop protein-based nanoparticle probes for advanced microscopy techniques.

This full-time, two-year position requires a Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field and offers a salary range of $84,336 - $94,020, dependent on experience. Interested individuals should apply by July 1, 2026, for priority consideration.