- One position involves exploring the mechanism of substrate specificity for soluble and membrane-bound AAA molecular machines in pathogenic bacteria.
- The other position is for someone with experience in cell biology to elucidate the structure and function of these soluble and membrane-anchored ATP-dependent AAA proteases along with accessory proteins in mitochondria.
- Managing their own project, which should lead to a first author publication.
- Developing expertise in membrane biology, structural biology, cell biology, microbiology, and mass spectrometry.
- Developing proficiency in career skills, including writing, public speaking, networking, and critical evaluation of scientific literature.
- Presenting scientific work both inside and outside the University with excellent oral communication skills.
- Assisting with grant preparation and reporting.
- Preparing and submitting papers on research with excellent writing skills.
- Designing research experiments.
- Evaluating research findings and reporting results.
- Maintaining conscientious discharge of research responsibilities.
- Conforming to ethical standards in research.
- Maintaining compliance with good laboratory practices including the maintenance of adequate research records.
- Skills in microbiology, cell biology, mass spectrometry, or structural biology.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with laboratory staff and investigators.
- Ability to maintain complete and organized records/reports.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - St. Louis, United States - Washington University
Description
Job DescriptionPosition Summary
The Ghanbarpour Laboratory, located in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine, is now recruiting for two exciting postdoctoral positions. Our research is dedicated to understanding the molecular mechanisms of ATP-dependent AAA+ proteolytic machines in both bacterial systems and human mitochondria, exploring how these complexes form and achieve substrate specificity through cryo-EM and cryo-ET structural biology, biochemical assays, mass spectrometry, and cellular assays.
Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
The postdoctoral researcher will train under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent terminal or doctoral degree.
Preferred Qualifications
This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.
Salary Range
Base pay is commensurate with experience.
Questions
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Accommodation
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Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
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