Postdoctoral Membrane Biophysics & Cell Signaling

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia seeks a self-motivated postdoctoral researcher for the Membrane Biology Laboratory to study protein interactions with plasma membrane domains in mammalian cells and related signaling. The role combines experimental cell culture work with computational investigations of protein structure and membranes.

The candidate will lead an independent project, plan experiments, stay current with literature, and present results.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with strong dry lab and wet lab experience.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture, molecular biology techniques, and fluorescence microscopy required.
• Desirable experience: confocal, FLIM-FRET, and electron microscopy.
• Ability to manage an independent research project and communicate results effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct experiments using cell culture and microscopy.
• Manage an independent research project and document results.
• Review literature and present findings to the team.

Skills

Mammalian cell culture

Fluorescence microscopy

Communicate results

Data interpretation

Education

PhD in Cell Biology

PhD in Biophysics

PhD in Molecular Biology

PhD in Biochemistry

Tools

Cloning

Transfection

Western blotting

Confocal microscopy

FLIM-FRET

Electron microscopy

Job description

The University of Virginia seeks a self-motivated postdoctoral researcher for the Membrane Biology Laboratory to study protein interactions with plasma membrane domains in mammalian cells and related signaling. The role combines experimental cell culture work with computational investigations of protein structure and membranes.

The candidate will lead an independent project, plan experiments, stay current with literature, and present results.