NIH-funded Postdoctoral Associate position in Structural Virology at the University of
Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

The
laboratory of Dr. Yogesh Gupta (http://ccri.uthscsa.edu/YGupta.html)
is seeking an enthusiastic Postdoctoral Associate to study the structures and
specificity of RNA modification enzymes. We will mainly use X-ray
crystallography and cryo-EM to study the mechanisms and develop small
molecule antiviral candidates. We provide a rich multi-disciplinary environment and
access to cutting-edge technologies to our trainees.

 

Further
details of our recent work can be found here:

Elife. 2022 Jan 21;11:e67150. doi: 10.7554/eLife.67150.

Nature Communications. 2021 Jun 2; 12: 3287. PMID:
34078893. doi:
10.1038/s41467-021-23594-y

Nature Communications. 2020 Jul 24;11(1):3718. PMID:
32709886. doi:
10.1038/s41467-020-17496-8

 

Preference
will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in protein
purification from insect or mammalian cells, protein/nucleic acid biochemistry,
X-ray crystallography, and cryo-EM. Candidates are expected to possess strong
organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently
but also effectively and collaboratively as part of a team. An ideal candidate
should hold (or soon expect to) a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biochemistry/biophysics/structural
biology.

 

The
Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI) is a unique, specialized
cancer research center of UT Health Science Center San Antonio, focusing on
basic and translational research. It occupies a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq.
foot research facility on the university’s Greehey Academic and Research
Campus. The GCCRI has significant external funding, a large endowment from the
state, and links to philanthropic entities. San Antonio is the nation’s seventh-largest
city and is located at the edge of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. San Antonio
offers a rich, multicultural community, affordable cost of living, excellent
weather, and a thriving biomedical industry. There is no state income tax in
Texas. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. 

 

Interested
candidates can apply by sending a short description of their research
accomplishments and a CV with the contact information of 3 references to Dr.
Yogesh Gupta (email: guptay@uthscsa.edu).

 

All Postdoctoral appointments are designated as
security-sensitive positions. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including protected veterans and
persons with disabilities.

 

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