Postdoctoral Fellow Cryo-Electron Microscopy (Medicine Biomedical Sciences) Medicine

Department

College of Medicine, Medicine Biomedical Sciences

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing scientific experiments under the direction of the principal investigator related to immunology, infectious diseases, biochemistry, and structural biology.
• Experiments will include tissue culture, protein expression and purification, determination of protein structure complexes, immunological assays, managing day to day lab activities, and other related tasks as assigned to support the lab environment.
• Assures implementation of safety procedures and instructs lab members in procedures and operation of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of research techniques through library literature and attendance at campus seminars. Presents research findings through lab presentations and seminars. Other duties as assigned.
• Writing manuscripts and assisting the PI in reviewing and writing grants.

Qualifications

A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., etc.) in an appropriate field obtained within the last five years is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Previous experience in the structural biology field, including cryo-electron microscopy. Experience in grid preparation, microscope operation, and theory of cryo-EM, as well as data processing and analysis.
• Previous experience in recombinant protein expression from bacterial and mammalian systems.
• In depth knowledge of immunology or virology concepts.

Contact Info

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University Information

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Anticipated Salary Range

Starting at $58,881.60

How To Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at . If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history up to ten years, and education details even if attaching a resume.

Considerations

This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

This is a full-time role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.