Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit, National Institutes of Health
A postdoctoral fellow position is available in the Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit headed by Dr. Antonina Roll-Mecak to investigate the effects of tubulin post-translational modifications on microtubule dynamics. Research in the Cell Biology and Biophysics Unit led by Dr. Roll-Mecak focuses on understanding the interplay between microtubules and their regulators and how tubulin post-translational modifications tune the behavior of motors and microtubule associated proteins (see for instance Garnham and Roll-Mecak, 2012; Szyk et al., 2011). We use a combination of biochemistry, structural biology, cell biology and single-molecule fluorescence techniques and a member of this lab will have an opportunity to be exposed to all these areas. The research facilities in the lab are outstanding and the lab has state-of-the-art equipment such as TIRF and confocal microscopes, liquid handling systems and crystallization robots. For more information, please visit: http://intra.ninds.nih.gov/rm_lab/
The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline with a strong publication record and expertise in biochemistry, advanced fluorescence and reconstitution methodology. The position offers a generous salary and benefits package as well as the possibility of further career advancement if performance is excellent. Please send a CV, a one-page research experience summary and contact information of three references to Antonina@mail.nih.gov Please write “Fellow- MT dynamics” in the subject header. NIH, an agency of DHHS are equal opportunity employers.