Postdoctoral position in Structural Biology at the University of Toronto

 

We are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to study the mechanisms of fertilization and cell-cell fusion in the Lee Lab at the University of Toronto, Department of
Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead research efforts on a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded project to develop non-hormonal contraceptives targeting essential membrane glycoproteins involved in human sperm and egg
attachment. The research will entail protein-protein interaction studies, crystallography, protein engineering, and/or cryo-EM.

 

Qualifications:

·PhD in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, or a related field

·Experience with cloning, protein expression, and protein purification methods

·Experience with insect or mammalian cell culture is a benefit

·Solid practical and theoretical understanding in X-ray crystallography and/or cryo-EM

·Strong publication record

·Fluent in English (written and oral)

·Strong scientific writing skills

·Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

 

The position is available immediately. University of Toronto is well equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for molecular biology, protein expression and purification, biophysics and structural
biology (crystallography, NMR and cryo-EM). Please visit the Lee Lab website (https://www.leelab-utoronto.com) for more information.

 

Interested candidates are invited to send your CV, a brief description of research interest and experience, names of three references by email to: Prof. Jeff Lee

jeff.lee@utoronto.ca All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by
February 10, 2023. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.