Postdoctoral Fellow, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out independent and collaborative biochemical and biophysical research on protein structure, dynamics, and function.
• Express, purify, and characterize recombinant proteins and complexes for X-ray, NMR, and cryo-EM.
• Apply chemical biology tools to probe biomolecular interactions and mechanisms.
• Participate in experimental design, data analysis, and dissemination of research findings through high-impact, peer-reviewed publications.
• Collaborate with researchers across UTMB and partner institutions in Texas and nationwide on interdisciplinary projects in drug discovery and translational structural biology.

Preferred Background

• Ph.D. awarded within the past five years in Structural Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Biology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in protein expression, purification, and biochemical or biophysical assays.
• Prior exposure to structural biology methods such as X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy, or cryo-EM is highly desirable.
• Strong motivation to expand expertise in advanced NMR and cryo-EM techniques applied to translational research.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or Doctoral equivalent in any field.
• Scientific research experience.