Description: An NIH-funded postdoctoral position is immediately available to study microbial rhodopsins (channelrhodopsins, other sensory rhodopsins, and ion transporters) by x-ray crystallography and biochemical/biophysical methods. The position requires a recent Ph.D. in one of the natural sciences relevant to structural biology. Applicants must be highly motivated and must have demonstrated experience (i.e. relevant publications) with 3D protein structure determination, especially recombinant protein expression, purification, and crystallization. Experience with membrane proteins is an advantage. Salary will be commensurate with experience and will be in addition to a fringe benefit package. Our lab is fully equipped for molecular biology, protein chemistry, and protein crystallography. In addition, our University is part of the Molecular Biology Consortium that operates its own high flux MAD-capable x-ray beamline at ALS Berkeley, California. Apply to [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> including your CV and names of 3 references. -- John L. Spudich, Ph.D. Robert A. Welch Distinguished Chair in Chemistry Director, Center for Membrane Biology Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology University of Texas Medical School 6431 Fannin Street, MSB 6.130 Houston TX 77030 USA
