I am posting this position announcement on the behalf of Dr. Rakhi Rajan, please direct any questions to her.
A Post-doctoral Research position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Rakhi Rajan in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of Oklahoma. The research is focused on characterizing an RNA-mediated immune system in bacteria and archaea. The successful applicant will join a team that employs molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, and microbiology approaches to characterize the recently discovered CRISPR-Cas system. The ideal candidate should have a recent Ph.D. degree in biochemistry, structural biology, biophysics or another related area, and a strong publication record. Experience in molecular biology, protein expression and purification is essential. Prior experience in macromolecular X-ray crystallography and/or bioinformatics is desired. The successful applicant will perform research in all aspects of structural and functional characterization of protein-nucleic acid complexes belonging to RNA-mediated immune systems, specifically the CRISPR-Cas system. Applications and informal inquiries should be addressed to Dr. Rakhi Rajan by email at r-ra...@ou.edu. Applicants should submit a single PDF document containing: (1) a CV stating your career goals, and highlighting your important contributions to research and professional activities, and (2) name and contact details of three professional references. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
