Postdoctoral Associate - Backman Lab (Relocation Assistance Available!)

WIBR Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research; Village of Fredonia (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WIBR Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research in the Village of Fredonia is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to enhance their scholarly competence in a research environment. The role offers a limited-term appointment, typically one to five years, under the guidance of a Principal Investigator.

The suitable candidate should have recently earned a doctorate and be skilled in microbiology, molecular biology, or biochemistry techniques, with a focus on cryo-EM or cryo-ET expertise. Join WIBR for a competitive research opportunity!

Qualifications

• Recent receipt of a doctorate degree.
• Background in microbiology, molecular biology, and/or biochemistry techniques.
• Expertise in cryo-EM and/or cryo-ET is particularly sought.

Responsibilities

• Increase scholarly competence in the laboratory/research environment under supervision.
• Engage in funded research projects.

Skills

Microbiology techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemistry techniques

Expertise in cryo-EM

Expertise in cryo-ET

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Classification: Exempt

Job Family: PostDocs

Reports to: Whitehead Fellow

Job Description Summary

Postdoctoral Associate

To increase scholarly competence in the laboratory/research environment under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator.

• The appointment is designed for the individual who has recently received his/her doctorate degree.
• The term of the appointment is limited; typically from one year (renewable annually) to three to five years.
• Funding for the Postdoctoral Associate is provided directly by the Institute.
• Highly competitive candidates would also have background in microbiology, molecular biology, and/or biochemistry techniques.
• Particularly interested in hiring a postdoc with expertise in cryo-EM and/or cryo-ET.

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