Postdoctoral Associate

Required Qualifications: (as evidenced by an attached resume)
PhD (or foreign equivalent) in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, or a closely related field in hand by January 1, 2023. Experience in enzyme kinetics. Experience in protein expression and purification. Experience in molecular biology techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with protein structure determination. Experience with protein cryo-EM or x-ray crystallography. Experience with enzyme kinetic assays. Experience with Bacterial culture and protein expression.

Brief Description of Duties:
Stony Brook University’s Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to work in the research laboratory of Dr. Wali Karzai .

The successful candidate will participate in a collaborative research project to determine the structure and mechanism of ATP-dependent proteases that regulate protein quality control in bacteria and eukaryotes. The incumbent will conduct research and ensure that all experiments are appropriately conducted following the policies and procedures of Stony Brook University.

• Within the predetermined research scope and methodology, carry out experiments and other research activities in accordance with the research goals of the lab.
• Collect and analyze data for reporting experimental results in scientific publications.
• Assist with training of other lab members in specialized scientific techniques.
• Participate in weekly lab meetings presenting research data.
• Other duties as assigned, which may include attending and presenting research results at Scientific Conferences and Meetings.

Special Notes:
The Research Foundation of SUNY is a private educational corporation. Employment is subject to the Research Foundation policies and procedures, sponsor guidelines and the availability of funding. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Minimum salary threshold must be met to maintain FLSA exemption.

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Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

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