Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions at Cold Spring Harbor
Laboratory (CSHL) from highly enthusiastic individuals with strong interest
in utilizing structural, electrophysiological, and biochemical approaches to
study fundamental problems in ion and substrate transports across the
membrane. Our biological goal is to understand molecular basis for synaptic
transmission and neurological disorders and diseases. We use x-ray
crystallography to obtain atomic structures of target membrane/glyco
proteins and test structure-based functional hypotheses by various
techniques including electrophysiology, analytical centrifugation, and
fluorescence assay. We are equipped with a state-of-the-art facility to
conduct membrane/glyco protein crystallography and functional studies
including a high-throughput protein screening system, an automated
crystallization screening device, a recently updated home x-ray source,
electrophysiology rigs, and other setups such as isothermal titration
colorimetry device. CSHL is also located within 30 min driving distance from
the National Synchrotron Light Source at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
Most importantly, a highly collaborative environment at CSHL provides a
unique opportunity for postdocs to interact with scientists from various
fields including cancer biology, neuroscience, and plant biology. Candidates
must hold (or soon expect to hold) PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology,
biophysics or related fields. Strong background in molecular biology,
biochemistry, large-scale protein expression in eukaryotic and prokaryotic
cells, and purification of membrane/glyco proteins is desired. Experience in
x-ray crystallography or electrophysiology is desirable but not necessary.
For more information, please check the laboratory website
(http://www.cshl.edu/public/SCIENCE/furukawa.html) and contact me via email.
Please send CV, a summary of research experience and interest, and three
references to Hiro Furukawa by email at [log in to unmask]
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