The Du Lab and the Lü Lab at Van Andel Institute are dedicated to unraveling the intricate molecular mechanisms underlying the body’s perception of sensory information, such as taste, smell, vision, and temperature. Our mission is to investigate how signals are transmitted to the brain and ultimately generate responses. We specifically focus on studying the fundamental ion channels/receptors associated with these senses. To achieve our research goals, we employ a diverse range of cutting-edge structural and biophysical techniques, including single-particle cryo-EM, patch-clamp electrophysiology, and various biophysical methods.
At our state-of-the-art cryo-EM facility in the Van Andel Institute, we have advanced equipment to facilitate our research, including a Titan Krios microscope equipped with a K3 camera, as well as a Talos Arctica microscope equipped with a K2 camera (to be upgraded to K3 this year). For further information about our labs and ongoing projects, please visit our lab website: https://dululabs.com. Postdoctoral Fellows at VAI are full-time employees and receive an annual competitive salary (starting salaries $70,000 per year). Qualifications Preferred, but not required: Experience in structural biology, membrane protein biochemistry, or ion channel electrophysiology. If you are interested in joining, please send your CV, cover letter, and a list of 2-3 referees to Juan Du (juan...@vai.org) or Wei Lü (wei...@vai.org). Van Andel Institute (VAI) provides postdoctoral training opportunities to scientists beginning their research careers. The fellowships are to help promising scientists advance their knowledge and research experience and at the same time support the research endeavors of VAI under the mentorship of a VAI Faculty member. While this project is currently funded, an integral part of postdoctoral training is the process of preparing a research proposal and writing a fellowship application. All VAI Postdoctoral Fellows are encouraged to apply for external funding as soon as it is practical and reasonable after hire. Receiving a fellowship award provides recognition for both the fellow and VAI! Postdoctoral Fellows at VAI receive benefits including: • Medical, dental and vision coverage • Employer-sponsored life and AD&D insurance • Additional voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents • Short-term and long-term disability insurance • Flexible-spending accounts for health and child/elder care • 401 K retirement savings plans with employee/employer contributions • Paid vacation, holidays, personal days • Relocation Assistance If you have questions about the application process or working at VAI you are welcome to email Megan Doerr, Talent Acquisition Specialist at megan.do...@vai.org. VAI is committed to achieving excellence through increasing diversity. We actively encourage applications from women, persons of color, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups. Van Andel Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. As Van Andel Institute is a drug and alcohol-free employer, all prospective new employees undergo a urinalysis/drug test as part of our pre-employment process. This is a 7-panel drug screen and it includes testing for Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, PCP, Barbiturates, and Benzodiazepines. About Grand Rapids, MI Van Andel Institute is located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI which is the second largest city in Michigan and the largest city in West Michigan. Grand Rapids offers a remarkable combination of cosmopolitan atmosphere and small town warmth, known for its philanthropic and sustainability-driven community, and is ranked one of "America's Top 100 Places to Live." Located on the banks of the Grand River, Grand Rapids offers all the big-city excitement you'd expect from a million-resident metropolis, featuring hundreds of restaurants and nightspots, theatres, museums, sports and concerts. The safe and clean downtown is surrounded by an eclectic mix of walk-able neighborhoods. With a medical and life sciences industry boom, strong entrepreneurial activity, dedication to green building and living, and innovative employers, Grand Rapids' diverse economy continues to grow, offering endless career opportunities. es. ######################################################################## To unsubscribe from the CCP4BB list, click the following link: https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/cgi-bin/WA-JISC.exe?SUBED1=CCP4BB&A=1 This message was issued to members of www.jiscmail.ac.uk/CCP4BB, a mailing list hosted by www.jiscmail.ac.uk, terms & conditions are available at https://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/policyandsecurity/
