Two postdoctoral positions are available immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Terje Dokland in the Department of Microbiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (https://apps.medicine.uab.edu/facultydirectory/iFacultyData.asp?FID=25307).
The successful candidates will be involved in extramurally and internally funded projects related to bacteriophage-induced genetic mobilization and host range determination, bacterial ribosome assembly, and antibacterial development, as well as various collaborative projects in infectious disease and cancer research. The main tool used by the lab is structure determination by cryo-EM and 3D reconstruction methods, but other structural biology and biochemistry approaches are also employed. The successful applicants will have an opportunity to develop their own research directions within the scope of the lab research.
• The candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry or other relevant field.
• Experience with cryo-EM and/or 3D reconstruction is desirable, but applicants with a background in other structural biology techniques, like X-ray crystallography or NMR will also be considered.
• Strong preparative skills, e.g. experience with virus and protein purification are highly valued.
• Independence, creativity, and good communication and writing skills are important.
• Eligibility to apply for NIH fellowships is an advantage.
The UAB cryo-EM lab is currently equipped with a Tecnai F20 with Gatan K3 detector. A Thermo Fisher Glacios microscope is on order and will be installed in a renovated facility in the fall of 2021. We also have access to high-end cryo-EM facilities at FSU and Purdue. UAB has excellent facilities for NMR, MS and X-ray crystallography.
UAB is a major medical and academic center in the Southeast and has one of the top medical schools in the country, with >$300 million in annual extramural funding (#20 in the country), while the Microbiology department ranked #8 in terms of funding in 2020. Birmingham is a mid-sized city in beautiful surroundings near the southern tip of the Appalachian mountains. The city center has undergone considerable development in recent years, and has lots of dining, entertainment and recreational opportunities. UAB ranks consistently as one of the top locations among US universities for training postdoctoral scholars.
Interested individuals should send contact Dr. Terje Dokland via email at dokland@uab.edu and provide the following documents:
• A cover letter describing their previous research and current research interests
• Curriculum vitae with list of publications
• Contact information for three referees
Informal inquiries about the positions are welcome.