Postdoc: Structural Biology & Biophysics with Cryo-EM

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription & dental

Paid vacation & holidays

Retirement benefits

Education benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University’s Deaconescu Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Structural Biology and Biophysics to advance research on microbial stress responses and DNA damage mechanisms. The role involves crystallography and cryo-EM, with access to leading facilities and a strong publication track record expected.

Applicants should hold a PhD in related fields, have experience in protein biochemistry, and demonstrate excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• PhD in structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics or related field is required.
• Established track record of publications in peer‑reviewed journals is expected.
• Excellent spoken and written English are required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural biology and biophysics research using biochemical and biophysical techniques.
• Collaborate with lab members to design and execute experiments and data analysis.
• Prepare scientific manuscripts and grant proposals and contribute to project planning.

Skills

Structural biology

Biophysics

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Education

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Crystallography

Cryo-EM

SAXS

NMR

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Rutgers University’s Deaconescu Lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in Structural Biology and Biophysics to advance research on microbial stress responses and DNA damage mechanisms. The role involves crystallography and cryo-EM, with access to leading facilities and a strong publication track record expected.

Applicants should hold a PhD in related fields, have experience in protein biochemistry, and demonstrate excellent English communication.