Postdoctoral Fellow Position
Rutgers School of
Dental Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, is currently
seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for Parashar laboratory at Department of Oral Biology. The successful
candidate will be responsible for performing in the structure-function studies
of proteins regulating bacterial signaling.
Qualifications:
· Ph.D. in Biochemistry,
Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, or a related field
· Experience with
cloning, protein expression, and protein purification methods
· A sound
understanding of methods and approaches relating to macromolecular
crystallography preferred
· Ability to plan and
carry out research projects independently
· Ability to work on
own initiative and take personal responsibility for delivery of work
· Excellent problem
solving, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
· A working knowledge
of bacterial genetics and computational modeling of protein-ligand interactions
preferred
Responsibilities include:
· Performing experiments
for cloning, protein expression, and purification of proteins for biochemical
and structural studies; robotic screens for crystallization; optimizing
crystallization conditions; and collecting and analyzing diffraction data.
· Performing model
building and structure refinement.
· Maintaining
laboratory equipment to meet unique needs of the research activity
· Assisting with
preparation of grant proposals, presentations and publications
· Actively seeking
new collaborative projects within the department and externally
The Rutgers
University Newark campus is well equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for
molecular biology, protein purification, and crystallography, including
crystallization robot, crystal imaging system, and X-ray generator. For consideration, please email curriculum
vitae, a summary of research experiences & interests, and names of three
references (with reference contact information and your relationship to each
reference) to [log in to unmask]
Rutgers University is an AA/EEO employer. All
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
