Post Doc Fellow, Diao Lab, College of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology
Job Overview
The UC College of Medicine has a postdoctoral position available in the Department of Cancer Biology. The position is a temporary appointment as a research trainee. The main research project involves studying the role of alpha-synuclein in regulating SNARE-mediated membrane fusion using reconstituted systems with recombinant proteins for in vitro analysis. Mechanistic studies are conducted using transient kinetic methods (fluorescence), thermodynamic methods (equilibrium binding and isothermal titration calorimetry), single-molecule fluorescence, and structural approaches (x-ray crystallography & electron microscopy).
Essential Functions
- Conduct research experiments.
- Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
- Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
- Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
- Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
- Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
- May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
- Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
- Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Required Education
Doctoral Degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field.
Required Experience
In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline. May require experience with specialized software programs.
Additional Qualifications
Considered Strong expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology techniques, in particular protein expression, purification and characterization.
Application Information
- Please include 2-3 professional references.