Postdoctoral Researcher: Protein Self-Assembly at Interfaces

Instruct-ERIC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University in Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in BioSciences to lead protein self-assembly at interfaces within the S-LATTICE project. The role focuses on expressing and purifying S-layer proteins, crystallizing them at air-water interfaces, and assessing crystal order with collaborators.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Biophysics or a closely related field, experience with self-assembly at interfaces, and strong communication skills for reporting results at meetings and

Qualifications

• PhD in Biophysics or related field.
• Experience with self-assembly at interfaces.
• Recombinant protein expression and secretion expertise.
• TEM/STEM and ellipsometry knowledge.
• Strong communication and publication record.
• Collaborative, deadline-driven team player.
• Lab safety and data management.

Responsibilities

• Develop protocols to assemble purified S-layer proteins into crystals at the air-water interface.
• Clone, express, purify S-layer proteins in E. coli; engineer secretion systems.
• Analyze lattices; prepare samples for collaborators to assess order of crystals.
• Document and maintain research data.
• Present results at meetings; contribute to grant writing.
• Assist with lab management and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Biophysics

Biochemistry

Structural biology

Protein expression

Electron microscopy

Ellipsometry

Communication skills

Project management

Education

PhD in Biophysics or related field

Tools

Langmuir troughs

TEM

X-ray scattering

Job description

Rice University in Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in BioSciences to lead protein self-assembly at interfaces within the S-LATTICE project. The role focuses on expressing and purifying S-layer proteins, crystallizing them at air-water interfaces, and assessing crystal order with collaborators.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Biophysics or a closely related field, experience with self-assembly at interfaces, and strong communication skills for reporting results at meetings and