Postdoctoral Fellow – Walton Laboratory
Company | Van Andel Research Institute |
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Location | Grand Rapids, MI, USA |
Salary | $71000 – $71000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | PhD |
Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, or a closely related field
Responsibilities
- Design and execute experiments to purify and characterize protein complexes
- Prepare and screen grids to optimize sample conditions
- Collect and analyze cryo-EM and cryo-ET data
- Build detailed structural models of cytoskeletal assemblies
- Communicate findings through publications and presentations
- Collaborate within the lab and with external partners to advance project goals
- Study and apply relevant background literature
Preferred Qualifications
- A record of peer-reviewed publications or preprints is preferred
- Experience in protein biochemistry or structural biology is preferred