There is an immediate opportunity for a postdoctoral
fellow to join a research team at the Uniformed Services University of the
Health Sciences (USU, https://www.usuhs.edu/) in Bethesda, Maryland
in the lab that focuses on understanding mechanisms of molecular recognition in
human disease with the goal to translate that knowledge into medical
applications. Our lab (https://scholar.usuhs.edu/en/persons/marzena-pazgier) applies structural biology, structure-function analysis
and other biochemical and biophysical tools to elucidate the molecular basis of
the mechanisms involved in adaptive responses to HIV-1 and SARS-CoV2 with the
ultimate goal of generating basic knowledge and developing new vaccines, small
compounds or antibody/protein therapeutics. Strong research interests in
protein engineering and structural biology, including molecular cloning, protein/antibody/envelope
glycoprotein expression and engineering, X-ray crystallography and Cryo-EM are
required for this position. Qualified
candidates should have a doctorate in biochemistry, molecular biology, structural
biology or a closely-related field. Candidates at the early career stage are strongly
encouraged.

Candidates
need to be highly motivated individuals who enjoy working as part of a dynamic,
collaborative and multidisciplinary team. Preference will be given to
candidates with exceptionally strong experimental skills, a strong record of
peer-reviewed publications, and a demonstrated commitment to basic and
translational research.

USU
is in Bethesda, MD directly across the street from the NIH, and is therefore
part of an extraordinarily vibrant local biomedical research community.

To apply please contact Dr. Pazgier at marzena.pazgier@usuhs.edu. 

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