Postdoctoral researcher

The American Society for Cell Biology; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society for Cell Biology is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to contribute to an NIH-funded project on Actin-microtubule crosstalk in cell motility, with a focus on APC protein in neurite outgrowth and cell navigation. The project is part of the lab's broader interest in cytoskeleton structure and function.

The lab uses fluorescence light microscopy and platinum replica electron microscopy (PREM) to reveal cellular dynamics and nanoscale architecture, alongside a full suite of

Qualifications

• No specific degree or years of experience stated in the ad.

Responsibilities

• Design experiments in consultation with the PI.
• Master required techniques and perform experiments.
• Analyze results and draft a manuscript.

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

PREM (Platinum replica EM)

Job description

The postdoctoral researcher will work on the NIH-funded project "Actin-microtubule crosstalk in cell motility"with a particular focus on the roles of Adenomatous Polyposis coli (APC) protein in neurite outgrowth and cell navigation. This project is a part of the overall focus of the lab on cytoskeleton structure and functions. In our studies, we use a combination of fluorescence light microscopy and platinum replica electron microscopy (PREM), which reveal cellular dynamics and nanoscale structure of the cytoskeleton, respectively. We also use a whole range of modern molecular biology and biochemical approaches.

The position is available starting fall 2026.

The candidate is expected to design experiments in consultation with the PI, master required techniques, perform experiments, analyze the results and draft a manuscript.