Postdoctoral Fellow Position
Parashar laboratory at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine iscurrently seeking a highly motivated, creative individual with strong interestin the structure-function studies of proteins regulating bacterial signaling. Qualifications: - Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology,Structural Biology, or a related field - Experience with cloning, proteinexpression, and protein purification methods - Asound understanding of methods and approaches relating to macromolecularcrystallography preferred - Ability to plan and carry out researchprojects independently - Ability to work on own initiative andtake personal responsibility for delivery of work - Excellent problem solving, interpersonal,communication and presentation skills - A working knowledge of bacterial geneticsand computational modeling of protein-ligand interactions preferred Responsibilities: - Performing experiments for cloning,protein expression, and purification of proteins for biochemical and structuralstudies; robotic screens for crystallization; optimizing crystallizationconditions; and collecting and analyzing diffraction data. - Performing model building and structurerefinement. - Maintaining laboratory equipment to meetunique needs of the research activity - Assisting with preparation of grantproposals, presentations and publications - Actively seeking new collaborativeprojects within the department and externally - The Rutgers University Newark campus is well equipped withstate-of-the-art equipment for molecular biology, protein purification, andcrystallography, including crystallization robot, crystal imaging system, andX-ray generator. Please visit Parashar Laboratory website for more information.Applicants should send a cover letter, a CV, a list of publications, a summary of research experience and interests as well as the names and contactinformation of three references. The information should be sent via e-mail to parasha...@gmail.com with the subjectline “Postdoctoral Position Applicant”. | | | Home | PARASHAR LABORATORY | | | Rutgers University is an AA/EEO employer. All applicantswill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
