Dear Colleagues,
The Wylie Group in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas Tech University invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position focused on the structure and function of membrane protein insertases encoded by human dental pathogens. The postdoc will also work with students in the Wylie group to study Human chemokine G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). This is an NIH funded position with the associated prevailing wage.
Qualifications:
The candidate should have an advanced degree (Ph.D.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biophysics, or a related field. A strong background in either NMR or Molecular Biology is preferred. Experience with fluorescence plate readers, functional assays, computer simulations, and solid-state NMR of biological systems are all desirable.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
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Responsibilities:
This postdoctoral scholar will be responsible for both the functional characterization of membrane protein insertases via biophysical assays and their structural characterization via solid-state Nuclear Magnetic Resonance. This work will may also involve purification of isotopically enriched lipids, work in native membrane environments, and molecular dynamics simulations. Work on GPCRs will be in collaboration with the GPCR subgroup in the Wylie Lab.
Appointment:
The initial employment is one year, with the possibility of extension.
About Texas Tech University and Lubbock: Texas Tech University is a Carnegie Foundation Tier 1 research university.
Dr. Benjamin James Wylie
Associate Professor
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Texas Tech University
Adjunct Associate Professor
Department of Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
Lubbock, TX 79409