Postdoctoral Fellow Position
Parashar laboratory at University of Delaware College of Health Sciences, is
currently seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to perform structure-function studies
of proteins regulating bacterial signaling.
Qualifications:· Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Structural
Biology, or a related field· Experience with cloning, protein expression,
and protein purification methods· A sound understanding of methods and
approaches relating to macromolecular crystallography preferred· Ability
to plan and carry out research projects independently· Ability to work on
own initiative and take personal responsibility for delivery of work·
Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, communication and presentation
skills· A working knowledge of bacterial genetics and computational
modeling of protein-ligand interactions preferred Responsibilities include:·
Performing experiments for cloning, protein expression, and purification of
proteins for biochemical and structural studies; robotic screens for
crystallization; optimizing crystallization conditions; and collecting and
analyzing diffraction data.· Performing model building and structure
refinement.· Maintaining laboratory equipment to meet unique needs of the
research activity· Assisting with preparation of grant proposals,
presentations and publications· Actively seeking new collaborative
projects within the department and externally University of Delaware is well
equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for molecular biology, protein
purification, and crystallography, including crystallization robot, crystal
imaging system, and X-ray generator. Please visit Parashar Laboratory website
for more information. For consideration, please send your CV, list of three
references and other relevant information to paras...@udel.edu with subject
line "postdoctoral application".
