Postdoctoral Associate in cryogenic electron microscopy (CryoEM)
About the role
A postdoctoral position is immediately available in the laboratory of Tina Izard at UF Scripps in Jupiter, Florida. The successful candidate will join a well-equipped structural biology program focused on single particle cryoEM, X ray crystallography, protein biochemistry, membrane reconstitution, and quantitative biophysics.
Responsibilities
- Drive ambitious mechanistic projects with excellent instrument access
- Join a collaborative environment with close interaction with the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
- Utilize state-of-the-art structural biology infrastructure, including the cryoARM300
- Contribute to research areas such as single particle cryoEM of membrane proteins and adhesion complexes, protein lipid interactions, and membrane reconstitution
- Integrate structural work with cellular or infection/immunity-based readouts where appropriate
Requirements
- Recent PhD in structural biology
- Strong background in protein expression, purification, and biochemical characterization
- Experience in cryoEM, X ray crystallography, or both
- Interest in membrane proteins, lipid systems, and quantitative mechanistic biology
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Qualifications
- Recent Ph.D. degree in a relevant scientific discipline
- Experience in cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM)
- Any structural biologist is highly encouraged to apply
- Preferred qualifications include experience in cryoEM
Skills
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Pay
NRSA Minimum Salary
Schedule
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Location and Quality of Life
The institute is located in Jupiter, Florida, a vibrant coastal community in Northern Palm Beach County with year-round sunshine, beaches, outdoor recreation, and no state income tax. The area offers an attractive quality of life and a growing biomedical research environment, including close interaction with the Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience.
Application
Please email a CV, a brief statement of research interests, and contact information for three references to t.izard@ufl.edu.