Postdoctoral Fellow — Advanced Imaging & Cryo-EM

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University seeks a qualified candidate to join their lab focused on cutting-edge techniques for visualizing cellular structures. Responsibilities include further developing cryo-vitrification methods and applying new technologies to explore cell biology, particularly around G-protein-coupled receptors.

The ideal candidate will possess skills in biophysical instrumentation, optical imaging, and knowledge of biomolecular condensates.

Qualifications

• Experience with optical and mechanical design for instrumentation development.
• Familiarity with single-molecule fluorescence and FRET.
• Understanding of cell and molecular biology principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop methods for visualizing cellular organization.
• Apply new technologies to fundamental questions in cell biology.

Skills

Biophysical instrumentation development

Optical imaging

Biophysics of cell signaling

Cryo-vitrification

Microfluidics

Electron microscopy

Job description

Harvard University seeks a qualified candidate to join their lab focused on cutting-edge techniques for visualizing cellular structures. Responsibilities include further developing cryo-vitrification methods and applying new technologies to explore cell biology, particularly around G-protein-coupled receptors.

The ideal candidate will possess skills in biophysical instrumentation, optical imaging, and knowledge of biomolecular condensates.