Dear CCP4 Community,

I am excited to share an opening for a Senior Staff Scientist in my laboratory at Stanford University. We are seeking an experienced protein biochemist or structural biologist with strong, hands-on expertise in integral membrane proteins and enthusiasm for tackling difficult targets.

This position centers on SLC transporters implicated in cancer and rare metabolic disorders. The successful candidate will serve as a scientific anchor of this research program — working closely with me on experimental planning and strategy, driving bench work on difficult targets, and acting as a trusted mentor and technical resource for junior lab members. The role spans biochemistry, cryo-electron microscopy, and chemical biology, from experimental design through publication. Candidates with experience purifying and reconstituting membrane proteins into liposomes/nanodiscs, developing nanobody binders, establishing biochemical assays, and determining structures by single-particle cryo-EM are particularly encouraged to apply. We also welcome applicants with strong single-particle cryo-EM backgrounds who have worked on challenging soluble or multi-subunit complexes and wish to expand into the membrane protein space.

Key Qualifications:

‣ Deep understanding of protein structure–function relationships and a strong background in membrane protein biochemistry and/or structural biology.

‣ Extensive chromatography experience (ÄKTA systems required; UHPLC familiarity is a plus).

‣ Collaborative, creative experimentalist with curiosity, persistence, and a get-things-done mentality.

‣ Strong commitment to scientific rigor, reproducibility, and mentoring junior researchers.

To apply, please follow the link on the Stanford Careers website [link]. Informal inquiries are very welcome — please feel free to contact me directly.

And please share this opportunity with colleagues who may be a strong fit!

Best wishes,

Kacper

KACPER ROGALA, D.PHIL.

Assistant Professor

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Department of Structural Biology

Department of Chemical and Systems Biology
Stanford Cancer Institute

Stanford University School of Medicine

Biomedical Innovations Building
240 Pasteur Drive, 4700 | Palo Alto, CA, 94304

https://rogala.stanford.edu