WI3639000

1

Master's Degree

PhD

Unspecified

40

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Position Description: I seek a highly motivated
individual to join my structural biology-focused research group. My
research focuses on the structural determination and dynamic studies of
members of the class A GPCR family of proteins; members of this family
are vital players in cell signaling and are heavily targeted in drug
development. Using state-of-the-art technologies in X-ray
crystallography and cryo-EM, combined with biochemical approaches, my
group strives to advance our understanding of how a select group of
GPCRs function. By better understanding the biochemical differences
between closely related family members, we can employ rational drug
design techniques to develop therapeutics with fewer or less
debilitating side effects for the patient and their family. Purpose The
Structural Biology Initiative at the Medical College of Wisconsin seeks
a postdoctoral fellow with experience or interest in structure-based
drug discovery research. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in related
biomedical science field. We also seek candidates from broad areas
(e.g., biophysics, biochemistry, cell biology, computational biology)
with new ideas and interests in structural biology. Characteristics of a
postdoctoral appointment: It is expected that postdocs at MCW, with the
assistance of their supervisor, will: Transition to career independence
through developing professional skills that enable the postdoc to
actively pursue a career of his/her own choosing. Be supervised by at
least one senior scholar who actively promotes the postdoc\'s
professional development. Establish an individual development plan (IDP)
that incorporates equally the postdoc\'s career and training goals and
the mentor\'s research goals. Pursue basic, clinical, or translational
projects so long as effort is focused primarily on research. Publish
results of the postdoc\'s research and scholarship during their
appointment. The postdoctoral appointment is temporary by nature. The
aggregate amount of time spent as a postdoc is recommended not to exceed
five years (not including family medical or maternity/paternity leave).
As postdocs are important members of the host institution\'s community,
appropriate levels of compensation, health care, and other benefits
commensurate with their essential status should be afforded, independent
of the postdoc\'s source of funding. Primary Functions Plan, design and
execute complex research studies, procedures and protocols. Participate
in discovery projects. Coordinate research study activities: lead and
manage projects. Oversee organization, synthesis and analysis of data
and findings. Prepare\... For full info follow application link. EEO/AA
Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability The Medical College of Wisconsin is
an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race,
color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or sexual
orientation. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
ipc.us/t/5B11279961E14EF2 Qualified females, minorities, and special
disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.