Postdoctoral Researcher - Intrinsically Disordered Proteins

Postdoctoral Researcher - Intrinsically Disordered Proteins

Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher - Intrinsically Disordered Proteins

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Pay Range

Pay Range $60,450

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

As determined by principal investigator

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Rank

Rank Post Doc

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

The Sukenik lab is looking for a postdoctoral researcher to lead efforts linking ensemble structure to function in intrinsically disordered proteins. The work will involve the development of new, high-throughput experimental methods to profile structure and function of disordered proteins in pooled experiments.

A Ph.D. in Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular/Cell biology or closely related field is required. Prior publication record in computational protein biophysics is required.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in biochemistry, molecular biophysics, molecular biology, or similar fields. Expertise includes but is not limited to protein expression and purification, cell and tissue culture, cloning, and next-gen sequencing. A good candidate should also have strong verbal and written communication skills, be a strong and collegial team player, embrace open science policies including preprint publications, and be enthusiastic about learning new skills and methods.

• Design, execute, and analyze experiments
• Mentor graduate and undergraduate students
• Write manuscripts and fellowships, design posters, and assist in grant writing
• Attend conferences and workshops

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae, cover letter, and a list of three references.

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries.

For more information, please visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This…