Postdoc: Structural Biology of Transcriptional Control

MFS Investments; 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 work on biochemistry and structural biology projects addressing molecular mechanisms of transcriptional control. Based in Boston, the lab uses cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, and computational approaches to study regulation and disease-relevant processes.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD in a related field and demonstrate strong data analysis, communication, and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. or equivalent degree in structural biology (X-ray crystallography, electron microscopy), biochemistry, biophysics or molecular biology.
• Proven ability to develop and execute on complex structural biology projects.
• Ability to collect and analyze experimental data, prepare research publications and communicate results.
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team environment.
• Excellent oral and written capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute on structural biology projects.
• Collect and analyze experimental data and publish results.
• Communicate findings and collaborate across disciplines.
• Leverage cryo-EM, X-ray or NMR approaches to study transcriptional mechanisms.

Education

PhD or equivalent

Tools

X-ray crystallography

Cryo-EM

NMR

Job description

The Wachter Lab at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to work on biochemistry and structural biology projects addressing molecular mechanisms of transcriptional control. Based in Boston, the lab uses cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, and computational approaches to study regulation and disease-relevant processes.

Qualified candidates hold a PhD in a related field and demonstrate strong data analysis, communication, and collaborative skills.