Dear Colleagues, We have an opening for a talented, highly motivated postdoctoral scholar in my laboratory at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) located in Galveston, Texas, USA (https://microbiology.utmb.edu/faculty/matthieu-gagnon). Our research uses multidisciplinary approaches to study the structure and function of the ribosome during protein synthesis. More specifically, we are interested in characterizing the multi-layers of control and regulation exerted by ribosome-binding factors and how they confer antibiotic resistance in pathogens of public health significance. To achieve these goals, we combine structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, next-generation sequencing (NGS) and high-throughput screening (HTS) methods. Applicants must have completed their PhD in structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics or a related area, and have an excellent track record. Practical skills in molecular biology, protein expression, purification and biochemical characterization are essential. Experience in X-ray crystallography and other biophysical methods is highly desirable.
More information regarding our recent discoveries can be found at: https://news.yale.edu/2014/08/07/research-news-key-worker-protein-synthesis-factory-revealed https://news.yale.edu/2015/01/21/research-news-ribosomal-motor-crucial-part-cellular-protein-factory As a postdoc in my laboratory, the successful candidate will have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, next-generation sequencing, molecular genomics, high-throughput screening, solution biophysics, biological chemistry and computational biology (https://www.utmb.edu/core). Moreover, UTMB boasts a renowned, vibrant and highly active community of infectious disease researchers and clinicians, providing ample opportunities for broader collaborations and development. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a brief letter of interest, a recent CV, and contact information for three references as a merged PDF directly to Dr. Matthieu Gagnon at magagnon[atsym]utmb.edu. About Galveston and UTMB The city of Galveston is situated on Galveston Island, a barrier island located off the Texas Gulf Coast southeast of Houston, with a subtropical climate and a natural harbor. Galveston is renowned for its cultural events and seasonal activities, long beaches with fishing and boating, a rich and diverse island culture, as well as being home to UTMB. Ample opportunities exist here for interactions and affiliations with centers of scientific excellence in structural biology and molecular biophysics, biodefense, molecular medicine, cancer biology, infectious diseases, environmental health, aging, and translational sciences (https://www.utmb.edu/centers). In addition to a highly collaborative environment, UTMB offers outstanding core services, including: next-generation sequencing, organic synthesis, optical microscopy, flow cytometry, protein expression and purification, molecular biology, solution biophysics, NMR, X-ray crystallography, cryo-electron microscopy, bioinformatics, and computational chemistry (see https://www.utmb.edu/core). Excellent opportunities for scientific interactions also exist through UTMB Health’s participation in the Gulf Coast Consortia and the Keck Center for Interdisciplinary Bioscience (http://www.gulfcoastconsortia.org<http://www.gulfcoastconsortia.org/>). --- Matthieu G. Gagnon, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Department of Microbiology & Immunology Member, Sealy Center for Structural Biology & Molecular Biophysics The University of Texas Medical Branch Medical Research Building, Room 4.104C (Office); Rooms 4.106, 4.110 (Lab) 301 University Boulevard, Galveston, TX 77555-1019 Office: (409) 772-2326; Lab: (409) 772-4996; Fax: (409) 772-2366 E-mail: magag...@utmb.edu
