Postbaccalureate Fellow - Integral Membrane Enzymes & Transition Metal Transporters

The Banerjee lab is (https://www.nichd.nih.gov/research/atNICHD/Investigators/banerjee) in the intramural program of the NIH. Our research focuses on understanding the chemical and cellular mechanisms of integral membrane enzymes and transition metal transporters. We use a combination of cryoEM, crystallography, in vitro biochemistry and biophysics in combination with cell biological experiments. We are also interested in developing small molecule probes for some of our target proteins using high throughput screening. We interact with numerous labs in the intramural program in supergroup meeting settings. Thus, trainees get a wide exposure to diverse areas in biomedical science, besides gaining a deep expertise in their own specific project area.

Postbacs typically start working with a postdoctoral fellow and get trained in various methods that can range from biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, chemical biology and cell biology. They are expected to mature as a scientist, take ownership of their projects, think independently about results and troubleshooting, make themselves familiar with literature in their project and commit themselves to the success of their project goals. They are encouraged to come up with their own ideas and new directions in their projects. We are a friendly, hardworking lab from diverse origins and scientific backgrounds. Collegiality, research integrity and respect for diversity are very important to us.

Having experience in one of more of the following will be added advantage -

• Molecular biology techniques such as PCR based mutagenesis, design and creation of constructs using basic molecular biology techniques.
• Protein purification
• Biochemical and biophysical assays
• Chemical biology
• Any structural biology technique

We welcome candidates who don't have experience in any of the above but have a genuine commitment to learning and an enthusiasm for chemical mechanisms in the biological realm.

The NIH is dedicated to building a community in its training and employment programs and encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit, with no discrimination for non-merit reasons such as race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, age, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization. The NIH encourages the application and nomination of qualified women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities.