Postdoctoral Fellow - Guan Lab College of Pharmacy

Job Posting Title:Postdoctoral Fellow - Guan Lab College of PharmacyHiring Department:College of PharmacyWeekly Scheduled Hours:40FLSA Status:ExemptEarliest Start Date:May 01, 2024Position Duration:Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2025Location:AUSTIN, TXJob Details:PurposeThe Postdoctoral Fellow reports to Juan Guan in the College of Pharmacy to investigate the assembly mechanism of protein condensates in cancer signaling. Research in the Guan lab is at the interface of physics and biology. The team employs interdisciplinary approaches in cell biology, quantitative imaging, and biomaterials to probe the underlying mechanisms in biophysical systems and explore new bio-related applications. The applicant will have the opportunity to learn cutting-edge cell imaging techniques and have the freedom to choose a project applying protein biochemistry or cell biology techniques to exciting biophysics questions including but not limited to novel cancer mechanisms.ResponsibilitiesInvestigate the assembly mechanism of protein condensates in cancer signalingManuscript preparation for scientific publicationGenerate data and participate in scientific writing to contribute to federal grant applicationsAdditional duties as assignedRequired QualificationsPhD must have been received within three years of the start dateProficiency in immunoblotting and cell cultureDemonstrated ability to conduct scientific research and report in the form of original research publicationsPreferred QualificationsExperience in biochemistry such as immunoblot or Western blotting techniquesBackground in cell biology or cell signalingSalary Range$47,476 + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsOpen office environmentResearch lab settingRequired MaterialsResume/CV with a list of technical skills and a list of publications

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