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Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Protein Engineering

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The Position

Lab: Bob Lazarus
http://www.gene.com/scientists/our-scientists/bob-lazarus

Responsibilities:
A postdoctoral position is available in the Department of Early Discovery Biochemistry to investigate biochemical aspects of protein/protein and protein/ligand structure function relationships.  Areas of interest include proteases and pseudoproteases, molecular basis of protein/protein interactions, protein scaffolds, phage display technology and will involve collaborative interactions in a multidisciplinary group.  Specific projects include ongoing aspects of HGF/Met signaling, zymogen activation, new targets in pathways of cancer biology, neurobiology, immunology and infectious disease.

Who You Are

Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry, molecular/structural biology or related discipline. Successful candidates will be highly motivated to work independently on protein engineering projects with significant biological relevance. Experience in protein chemistry, structural biology, enzymology, molecular biology, phage diversity methods is highly preferred.  Strong skills in analytical and quantitative methods, communication and organization are desirable.

For more information on our Postdoctoral Program, please visit: http://www.gene.com/careers/academic-programs/postdocs

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