Postdoctoral
Position in Structure-Function Studies on Transport Proteins
A
postdoctoral position is available in the Valiyaveetil group at Oregon Health
and Science University in Portland, Oregon. The Valiyaveetil group investigates
structure and function of ion channels and transporters using a combination of
structural biology, unnatural amino acid mutagenesis, electrophysiology and
spectroscopy. See references [ELife (2018), 7, doi:10.7554/eLife.36478; Nat
Commun. (2018), 9, 5055; PNAS (2019)
116, 15939-15946] for examples of recent research from the lab. The group is a part of the Program in
Chemical Biology in the Department of Chemical Physiology and Biochemistry.
The
position is suitable for a highly motivated candidate with a recent (less than
1 year) Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics or a related discipline. The candidate will investigate glutamate
transporters (and related transporters) using a combination of biochemical,
spectroscopic and structural approaches.
The candidate for this position should have prior experience in protein
biochemistry. Expertise working with eukaryotic
membrane proteins will be a plus. The position provides
the candidate with a unique opportunity to enhance their skills in structural biology with expertise in protein engineering and functional studies.
The
Valiyaveetil lab is well equipped to carry out structural and functional
studies of ion channels and transporters.
OHSU provides an excellent scientific environment.
Portland is consistently rated as one of the
most livable cities in the US.
To
apply send CV, a 1-2 page description of graduate research and future research
plans along with contact information for three references by email to: valiyave@ohsu.edu
OHSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
institution.