Description
W. Huang Lab in the Department of Biophysics at Johns Hopkins University is seeking highly motivated individuals interested in a Postdoctoral Fellow position in membrane signal transduction. The lab is broadly interested in the chemistry and biology of biochemical reactions at the cell membrane, especially those that occur in cellular signaling. A central theme is to understand the unique roles of cell membranes in signal transduction. The approach is highly interdisciplinary, combining both biological and quantitative methods. The integrated approach enables us to continuously innovate new imaging-based membrane assays that expand the scope of what we can solve in signal transduction. For more information, please visit www.williamychuang.org
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds with a strong interest in quantitative biology. Currently, we are especially interested in experts in protein biochemistry. A successful candidate will lead a team to reconstitute complex signaling systems on membranes; the lab offers quantitative training, if needed. Additionally, we are recruiting experts in optics. A successful candidate will build a fluorescence correlation spectroscopy setup around a multi-function microscope, and leverage advanced microscopy to study physical and biological aspects of membrane reactions. We are a very collaborative laboratory. Members of the lab come from diverse backgrounds, and we work together to tackle frontier problems in membrane signal transduction. We are excited about candidates who share a similar philosophy in their work style. Other types of appointments, such as Research Specialists, are open to discussion. Please apply by sending a cover letter, a CV, and the contact information for 2-3 reference letters to William Huang (whuang@jhu.edu).
Requirements
- Ph.D. in molecular cell biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, engineering, or a related field.
- Personal characteristics: highly self-motivated and excited about collaboration.
