[PyMOL] Postdoctoral positions at the NIH in structural and mechanistic studies on integral membrane proteins

[Anirban B. <an...@gm...>]

*Postdoctoral position in small molecule screening and mechanistic studies
with membrane proteins at the NIH*



The research group of Dr. Anirban Banerjee at the National Institute of
Health (NIH) is seeking candidates for postdoctoral fellows to start
immediately. The broad interests of the lab are in *membrane protein
structure and function*. We are combining structural techniques such as
macromolecular crystallography with biophysical and biochemical methods
such as reconstitution based functional assays to investigate the
structural bases of the mechanisms of integral membrane enzymes and
transporters.



For this position, we are looking for a candidate who will carry out both
structural studies and biochemical experiments on a biomedically important
but  functionally understudied integral membrane protein family. Besides
understanding the structural and chemical basis of function, one of our
long term goals is also to explore using structural information and high
throughput assays to discover novel small molecule ligands for this protein
in collaboration with other labs at the NIH



The DC Metro area is a wonderful place to live, the weather is pleasant and
the NIH is a vibrant international community. In terms of scientific
opportunities, the NIH is absolutely unique in bringing scientists from
virtually all areas of biomedical sciences in one campus. Our lab is part
of the Cell Biology and Neurobiology Branch in the National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development (NICHD). Our lab also has an affiliation
to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). We
interact with several other labs at the NIH who are interested in
structural biology and membrane proteins.



*Qualifications*

The candidates should hold a Ph. D. degree, be author of at least one first
author publication and have a strong background in biochemistry or
structural biology. Experience with basic molecular biology, protein
expression, purification and biochemical characterization are required.
Prior experience in membrane protein biochemistry or insect/mammalian
expression systems will be added advantages.

Interested candidates can send an email of interest to
ani...@ni...
<https://mail.nih.gov/owa/14.3.319.2/scripts/premium/redir.aspx?C=rrcyUs9-KcNRROIyShx1Jk3HZt1ac5Tj2rgO8eT-BjbXdhyzW5jUCA..&URL=mailto%3aanirban.banerjee%40nih.gov>
with
a CV and a summary of previous research experience and interests.