Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term East Lansing, Michigan, United States Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cns 10032098 Area of Interest: Research/Scientific Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%) Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff Union/Non-Union: Non-Union Faculty/Academic Staff Opening on: Sep 28 2026 Closing at: Sep 28 2028 - 23:55 EDT Salary Commensurate with Experience College Of Natural Science 1169875 Position
Summary A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Kristin N. Parent at Michigan State University. The Parent lab’s research focuses on a correlated approach to deciphering the processes of virus assembly and infection via a combination of biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, structural biology, and experimental evolution studies. The main project of the laboratory involves understanding
host-recognition mechanisms in dsDNA-containing bacteriophage. Applications will be considered from highly motivated individuals with a Ph.D. degree in the Natural Sciences. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in the following: structural biology methods (e.g. cryo-electron microscopy), molecular biology expertise, bacterial genetics or virus-related research, general knowledge of
biochemistry techniques (including but not limited to gel electrophoresis, sterile techniques, plating protocols, and general microbiology). Applicants with mammalian cell culture experience are also encouraged to apply. Specific duties for this position include: Performing tests and assays to generate data for research (focused ion beam milling, cryo-electron tomography of phage infected cells or similar, image
analysis and three dimensional reconstructions). (75% of time) Writing manuscripts (5% of time) Professional development (10% of time) General lab duties including but not limited to shared chores, attendance at group meetings or other lab events, etc. (10% of time) This work was supported in part by the MSU Research Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars Program, Office of Research and Innovation, Michigan State
University. This program is aligned with the research priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate
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