Summary
The NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Preclinical Chemical Biology Laboratory under Dr. James Inglese. This position advances the Structural Dynamics Response assay platform to study poorly characterized proteins involved in human disease.
Postdoctoral Fellow Position for Research on Poorly Characterized Proteins Related to Human Disease. Rockville, Maryland, US
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Table of Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Chemical Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Molecular Pharmacology |
| Location | Rockville, Maryland, United States |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemical biology, or related field; strong experience in protein expression and purification; biophysical characterization of protein-ligand interactions, particularly surface plasmon resonance. Experience in assay development and interest in studying undercharacterized proteins are preferred. |
| Job Description | Develop and optimize SDR assays, design and purify recombinant proteins, engineer SDR-compatible constructs, and analyze protein-ligand interactions using biophysical methods like surface plasmon resonance. Interpret pharmacological data to support ligand discovery. |
| How to Apply | Email the following in PDF format to Dr. Inglese at NCATS_ADSTpostdocs@mail.nih.gov: Cover letter including research summaryCurrent CV with bibliographyContact information of three professional references |
| Last Date to Apply | Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. |
Additional Information
This position offers training at the interface of chemical biology and translational science, providing access to state-of-the-art high-throughput screening (HTS) and assay development technologies within the NIH intramural program. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH also welcomes applications from foreign nationals, excluding individuals from a restricted list.
