POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW POSITIONS STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY
UNIV. OF PITTSBURGH Two postdoctoral fellow positions are available in my laboratory within the Department of Structural Biology at University of Pittsburgh. Our research is mainly focused on structure determination of macromolecular assemblies using cryo-EM and image analysis methods, including single particle analysis, 2D electron crystallography, and particularly cryo-electron tomography. One position is open to study HIV and host cell interactions using cryoEM methods. We are one of NIGMS Center for the Determination of Structures of HIV/Host Complexes and this position is supported by the NIH center grant. The second position is open for study of structure and function of chemoreceptor signaling complex in bacterial chemotaxis, as well as complexes involved in chromatin remodeling. The laboratory is fully equipped for all aspects of molecular biology and protein biochemistry and has direct access to FEI Polara 300kv with helium stage, TF20 FEG, both with high-resolution 4kx4k CCD cameras, T12spirit with 2kx2k camera, and FEI vitrobot. The laboratory also has access to the protein expression and purification facilities, state-of-the-art NMR spectrometers and X-ray crystallography instrumentation, as well as the many biophysical, imaging and computing resources within the department. Motivated candidate with strong interest in structural biology of complex molecular assemblies and solid background in biophysics/physics/material science are all encouraged to apply. Research experience in the following area(s) is plus: 1) cryo-EM, 2) image processing and/or 3) protein biochemistry/biophysics. Potential candidates should send a PDF including a cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, and names of three referees to: Peijun Zhang, email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Applications will be reviewed as they are received and until the position is filled. ----------------------------------------- Peijun Zhang, PhD Dept. of Structural Biology Univ. of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 3501 5th Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15260 (412)383-5907 (phone) (412)648-9008 (fax) <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
