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The desired candidate will develop NMR and evolutionary sequence analysis strategies to study the role of intrinsically disordered regions (IDR) in G protein coupled receptor signaling. The candidate will leverage protein engineering and biosensor techniques established in the lab and collaborate with researchers in the lab.
Major responsibilites: The candidate will work independently to purify recombinant IDR constructs and label them for F19-NMR analysis. In parallel, the candidate will use Python for bioinformatics evolutionary analyses of IDR regions in GPCRs. 
Time: The candidate will devote 90% of their time to research outlined above and 10% of time for writing manuscripts and presenting research at national meetings.
 

Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in Biochemistry or related discipline. Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification and knowledge of spectroscopic techniques included NMR is required.
Preferred Qualifications: The candidate will have experience with coding techniques - Python/R for evolutionary analysis of protein sequence data.

Pay Range: $63,480 - $77,076 (NIH Postdoc Stipend Levels; We are looking for a new post-doc so starting pay will likely be $63,480, or Year 0 on the NIH scale.

Please visit the Benefits for Postdoctoral Candidates website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training
• Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost

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