Postdoctoral position is available in Center
for Biomedical Engineering and Technology (BioMET) and Department of
Anatomy and Neurobiology at University of Maryland School of Medicine,
Baltimore, USA. Our laboratory focuses on elucidation of mammalian prion
replication mechanism. Ongoing studies include biochemical, molecular
imaging, structural, cellular, neuropathological and experimental animal
approaches to understand the mechanisms by which prions replicate, to
elucidate molecular structure and define molecular features responsible
for prion infectivity and prion strain diversity.
This position is intended for a highly motivated
individual with new or recent PhD in biochemistry, biophysics,
structural biology, neuroscience, cell and molecular biology or related
fields. Candidates with experience in one of the following areas are
preferred: prions, membrane and lipid biology. Candidates are expected
to have analytical skills and be proficient in oral and written
communication.