The Murray Laboratory

University of
California, Davis

Department of
Chemistry

Postdoctoral Research
Opportunity

 

Position Title: Postdoctoral Researcher

Location: UC Davis, One Shields Avenue, Davis, California
95616 USA

 

The Murray
Laboratory at the University of California, Davis, is seeking a
postdoctoral associate to join our team. Projects will include (1)
investigating protein structure and dynamics underlying the biomolecular condensation
of RNA-binding proteins and the self-assembly of cell cytoskeleton proteins;
and (2) characterizing native plant cell wall structure and the effect of
deconstruction approaches for bioproduct development. Experience in biological
NMR, cryo-electron microscopy, and/or advanced biochemical and molecular
biology methods is preferred, but not required. Training will be provided to
excellent candidates as needed. The applicant will be supported by an NIH grant
and have access to well-equipped facilities for solution and solid-state NMR,
and cryogenic and non-cryogenic electron microscopy. Additional experimental
resources are available through core facilities across the vibrant UC Davis
campus. Davis California is ideally situated midway between the relaxing
wilderness of Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains and the vibrant
biotechnology hub of the San Francisco Bay Area.

 

Recent publications from the laboratory related to the
projects are:
(1) Fonda et al., J.
Am. Chem. Soc., 2021, 143, 6657.

(2) Sysoev
et al., Proc. Nat. Acad. Sci. USA, 2020, 117, 23510.
(3) Gao et al., Nat.
Comm. 2020, 11, 6081.

(4) Munson
et al. Front. Plant Sci. 2022, 12, 766506.

 

The initial appointment is for one year. In accordance with
policies of the University of California, subsequent appointments are two years
in length. Salary is commensurate with the candidate’s experience and is
consistent with NIH postdoctoral pay scales. A comprehensive benefits package
is also provided.

 

Interested applicants should hold a Ph.D. in Biophysics,
Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or related field and submit their CV and a brief
introductory statement to Dylan Murray at: dtmurray@ucdavis.edu.