Postdoctoral Structural Biologist — Cryo-EM & Drug Design

Mount Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training in structural biology techniques

Mentorship from senior lab members

Access to state-of-the-art research facilities

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join a collaborative team focused on structural biology research. The position involves investigating disease-related proteins using cutting-edge techniques such as cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography. The ideal candidate will have a recent Ph.D. in structural biology or related fields and experience in protein expression and purification. This role provides opportunities for mentoring students and contributing to high-impact research projects, fostering skill development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Recent Ph.D. (completed within 3 years) in structural biology, biochemistry, or a related field.
• Experience in single-particle cryo-EM or crystallization.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate structure and dynamics of disease-related proteins using cryo-EM and molecular simulations.
• Participate in structure-assisted drug design.
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students.

Skills

Proficiency in protein expression and purification

Interpersonal and communication skills

Experience with cryo-EM or crystallization

Ability to work in teams

Education

Ph.D. in structural biology or related fields

Tools

Python programming

Job description

A leading research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Scientist to join a collaborative team focused on structural biology research. The position involves investigating disease-related proteins using cutting-edge techniques such as cryo-EM and X-ray crystallography. The ideal candidate will have a recent Ph.D. in structural biology or related fields and experience in protein expression and purification. This role provides opportunities for mentoring students and contributing to high-impact research projects, fostering skill development in a supportive environment.