Job
Postbaccalureate Fellow - Integral Membrane Enzymes & Transition Metal Transporters
Organization
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area
Scientific focus area
Biomedical Engineering and Biophysics, Cell Biology, Chemical Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, Structural Biology
About the position
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.
Apply for this vacancy
What you'll need to apply
Please send an email to Anirban at anirban.banerjee@nih.gov with a CV, names of three referees, a description of your research interests and why is our lab of interest to you. Please feel free to comment on specific projects that are of interest to you.
Contact name
Anirban Banerjee
Contact email
Qualifications
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.
Disclaimer/Fine Print
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.