Postdoctoral Fellow - School of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Location

Atlanta, GA

We are looking for applicants with strong expertise in expression and purification of membrane proteins or other challenging protein systems. The successful candidate will contribute to research focused on structure function relationships and mechanisms of biologically important enzymes.

• Express, purify, and characterize membrane proteins and other difficult-to-handle proteins.
• Design and perform biochemical assays to interrogate enzyme activity and kinetics.
• Analyze metabolites and enzyme products using mass spectrometry based approaches.
• Collaborate on project design, data interpretation, and publication preparation.
• Mentor junior trainees and participate in lab meetings and group activities.

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Biophysics, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with membrane protein expression and purification (or similarly challenging proteins).
• Knowledge and practical experience in enzymology and analysis of metabolites by mass spectrometry.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Experience with metalloenzymes.
• Prior work with cytochrome P450 enzymes or related oxidative systems.

Please submit the following materials to Dr. Aditi Das (email: adas
367) with subject line:
Postdoctoral Application Membrane Proteins & Enzymology

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This is not a supervisory position.

This position does not have any financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is not considered a position of trust.

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This position will not travel.

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