Postdoc: Structural Biology of Transcription

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wachter Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a postdoctoral research fellow to explore biochemistry and structural biology of transcriptional control. The position emphasizes understanding molecular machines, collaboration, and tackling questions with significance in cancer biology.

Based in Boston, the lab combines cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography and other methods with computational approaches; successful candidate will develop and execute complex projects, analyze data, publish

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. or equivalent in structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics or molecular biology.
• Proven ability to develop and execute complex structural biology projects.
• Ability to collect and analyze data, prepare research publications and communicate results
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment
• Excellent oral and written capabilities

Skills

Protein expression

Protein purification

Cryo-EM

X-ray crystallography

Enzyme kinetics

Biophysics techniques

Computational skills

Oral & written communication

Education

PhD in Structural Biology

Job description

The Wachter Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a postdoctoral research fellow to explore biochemistry and structural biology of transcriptional control. The position emphasizes understanding molecular machines, collaboration, and tackling questions with significance in cancer biology.

Based in Boston, the lab combines cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography and other methods with computational approaches; successful candidate will develop and execute complex projects, analyze data, publish