POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE

School of Medicine

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Be You.

The Yang Lab at Duke University is seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to carry on exciting projects focusing on membrane transport biology. The postdoc will work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary team to unravel the mysteries of membrane ion and lipid transport and their roles in various diseases.

Minimum Requirements: 

• PhD in biochemistry, biophysics or cell biology

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Strong communication, decision-making, and time management skills
• Experience in lipid scramblases, ion channels, optical imaging, lipid biochemistry, cell biology, and physiology

This position is

• Onsite. The work is performed on-site or at a designated assignment location.

Be Bold.                                         

• Lead ambitious projects exploring molecular and cellular mechanisms of novel membrane lipid transporters and ion channels.
• Engage in a spectrum of research activities including literature review, experimental design and execution, data analysis, manuscript preparation, communications with collaborators and journal editors, and dissemination of findings through conferences and publications.
• Apply for fellowships and awards.
• Help grant applications.
• Mentor junior scientists.

Choose Duke.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

• World renowned Biochemistry department
• Duke University has access to state-of-the art instrumentation, which includes a ThermoFisher Krios G3i equipped with a Gatan K3 Bioquantum detector and for screening and a ThermoFisher Tundra cryo-TEM.
• The Department of Biochemistry provides a rich intellectual environment, with research in structural biology (cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, NMR spectroscopy), and computational biology. 
• Duke’s benefits package includes Health, Dental and vision insurance.

Screening of Applications

• Screening continues until position is filled.

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