A postdoctoral position to study membrane protein structure One postdoctoral position is available immediately at the Center for Membrane Biology, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. (http://www.uth.tmc.edu/cmb/)
The successful candidate will focus on a well-established membrane protein structural biology project. You will work on structural determination of an important ion transporter protein by x-ray crystallography. The protein expression and crystallization methods for this protein have been well-developed. You will be responsible to optimize the current crystallization conditions using standard membrane protein techniques and other novel optimization approaches developed in the laboratory. You will also have an opportunity to work with other expertise in the center to study its functional characterization. (Any request for the project details is welcome.) The ideal applicant should be a self-motivated individual and have a recent PhD degree in structural biology, biochemistry or molecular biology. Strong background in protein crystallization and structural determination is expected. The laboratory locates in Texas Medical Center campus which provides an excellent environment for academia and research. Our lab is fully equipped with all aspects of molecular biology, protein biochemistry and protein x-ray crystallography, including a Rigaku rotating anode X-ray home source and immediate access to the Berkeley ALS beamline 4.2.2 in the framework of the molecular biology consortium. To apply, please send a current resume and the names and addresses of three referees to: Dr. Lei Zheng, Center for Membrane Biology, University of Texas HSC, 6431 Fannin St., Houston, TX 77030, USA. E-mail: lei.zh...@uth.tmc.edu Thank you! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Lei Zheng, Ph.D Assistant professor Center for Membrane Biology Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Texas Medical School at Houston 6431 Fannin St. MSB 6.218 Houston, TX-77030 Tel.: (713)500-6083 Fax: (713)500-0545
