A post-doctoral position is available in Dr. Kay Choi’s laboratory at the University of Texas Medical Branch for either an X-ray crystallographer or a Biochemist to study the structure and mechanism of viral replication complexes. We use a combination of X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, protein chemistry, and bioinformatics to determine the structure of viral replication machinery and to develop antiviral therapeutics.
The X-ray crystallography resources include two X-ray area detector systems, a Phoenix crystallization robot, a Minstrel crystal imaging robot, and an Alchemist liquid handling robot. The cryoEM facility includes two JOEL 200 keV cryoEM microscopes for high-resolution imaging work, FEI vitrobot, and a BSL-3 room for viral and pathogen work. Applicants should possess a PhD in structural biology or biochemistry with a sound knowledge of protein purification. Individual with a biochemistry background who wishes to gain expertise in structural biology is encouraged to apply. Interested parties should send a cover letter, a CV and a list of 2-3 references to Dr. Kyung (Kay) Choi via e-mail at kyc...@utmb.edu<mailto:kyc...@utmb.edu>. Kay Choi Assistant Professor Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 6.614C Basic Science phone : 409-747-1402 The University of Texas Medical Branch fax : 409-747-1404 301 University Blvd. email : kay.c...@utmb.edu<mailto:kay.c...@utmb.edu> Galveston, TX 77555-0647
