美国华盛顿大学博士后职位招聘–生物学、生物物理学和/或结构生物学或相关领域

Job Description 

Position Summary

This full-time postdoctoral position will focus on developing an atomic-level appreciation of how the phytochrome family of photoreceptors regulates light-dependent growth and development in plants and microorganisms. The individual must be able to work independently, and will be expected to design and implement experiments using an assortment of structure-based (likely including x-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy, and biophysical techniques (including UV-vis and fluorescence spectroscopy, and SEC).

Experience in recombinant protein expression and purification is helpful. Ample opportunities exist for co-authorship in scientific publications and the ability to present her/his work at scientific meetings. The position will also involve oversight and assistance in the design/execution of experiments performed by undergraduates and rotating graduate students, and help with grant preparation. 10% of time will be spent assisting with general lab management. 

Information on being a postdoc at Washington University in St. Louis can be found at https://postdoc.wustl.edu/prospective-postdocs-2/ .

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Research duties: Design, set up, and perform experiments related to understanding how phytochromes work at the molecular level. Propose new directions and possible next steps. Coordinate efforts among concurrent experiments. Collect data and perform analysis. Ensure the continuity of our lab strains and experimental colonies.
• Lab management: Promote discussion among laboratory members, implement changes to protocols, and help ensure lab is stocked and running smoothly. This will require adaptation and development of new protocols as new lab members join. 
• Train and manage undergraduates and rotating graduate students in conducting the research.
• Quality control: Help oversee all phytochrome-related projects and enforce the highest standards of quality and research conduct.
• Data management: Produce and maintain lab notebooks and insure periodic back up of all data. Maintain and organize the collection of plasmids designed to express phytochromes in various recombinant systems.
   

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D in Biology or related fields and a minimum of three years of experience.  
• Experience with recombinant DNA methods, expressing proteins in various expression systems, purification of recombinant proteins, and experience with various biophysical techniques.  
• Ability to work well within a group, and to handle multiple concurrent assignments is essential. 
• The capacity to supervise undergraduate students and advise graduate students effectively when needed.   

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D degree in Biology, Biophysics, and/or Structural Biology or related fields.  
• Three years of experience in recombinant protein expression and X-ray crystallography or related biophysical techniques would be helpful. 
• If needed, successful candidate will be trained in x-ray crystallography and/or other structure-based methods.  
• Knowledge of basic statistics and data analysis.
• Excellent organizational and data management skills.  
• Attention to detail.  
• Proficiency with computers.

Working Conditions

Exposure to regular lab chemicals, in addition to regularly handling of aqueous solvents used in protein extractions, chromatography, and SDS-PAGE.

Salary Range

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

Accommodation 

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu  or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

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.

Benefits Statement 
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.