Postdoctoral position in Physiology and Structural Biology of Synaptic Receptors Job at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), Cleveland, OH

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  • Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)
  • Cleveland, OH

Job Description

The laboratory of Dr. Sudha Chakrapani in the Department of Pharmacology at Case Western Reserve University is actively seeking to fill an NIH-funded postdoctoral position to study the structure, function, and pharmacology of ion channel complexes. We probe the molecular underpinnings of fast synaptic transmission using various cutting-edge, multidisciplinary approaches, including cryo-EM, Cryo-ET, electrophysiology, EPR spectroscopy, and other biophysical methods. Case Western Reserve University has an outstanding infrastructure for structural biology research, including the Titan Krios 3Gi, Glacios, and Aquilos-2 microscopes.

Please check the following websites for more details about the:

Chakrapani Lab : (),

The Cleveland Center for Membrane and Structural Biology:   (),

and The Department of Pharmacology:  ().

Minimum Educational and Experience Required

PhD Degree (or expected soon) in physiology, structural biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or closely related discipline with 0-4 years of postdoctoral experience. While not a prerequisite, prior experience in membrane protein biochemistry, patch-clamp electrophysiology, cellular neuroscience, or Cryo-EM is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication are essential. Strong project management and scientific writing skills are expected.

Proposed Salary Range

NIH salary scale

How to apply?

Interested candidates are requested to contact Dr. Sudha Chakrapani at  sxc584@case.edu with a cover letter describing their background and motivation, a CV, and the names of 3 references.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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