Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Biochemistry - King Lab, Institute for Protein Design
Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Biochemistry - King Lab, Institute for Protein Design
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The Department of Biochemistry in the University of Washington School of Medicine has opportunities for one or more postdoctoral scholars to join the King lab at the Institute for Protein Design (IPD) in Seattle.
The Institute for Protein Design (IPD) is creating a new world of synthetic proteins to address 21st-century challenges in medicine energy and technology. The IPD is a unique interdisciplinary environment where world-class researchers with expertise in computing and software biochemistry genome sciences biological structure pharmacology immunology and other basic science disciplines as well as clinical medicine work together to both computationally design and experimentally characterize novel biomolecules. Current projects include the design of novel therapeutics for cancer neurological diseases and more as well as new vaccines nanomaterials and enzymes.
This is a full-time position with a 12-month service period with the possibility for yearly renewal dependent upon performance and continued position will start as it becomes available and is open until filled.
Successful candidates will conductresearch to computationally design and experimentally characterize novel biomolecules. Additional responsibilities include:
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
- Participating in and contributing to regular lab meetings
- Writing and publishing results in scientific journals
- Presenting research results to peers and at conferences
- Participating in professional development activitiesincluding DEIefforts
Postdoctoral scholars are represented by UAW 4121 and are subject to the collective bargaining agreement unless agreed exclusion criteria apply. For more information please visit the University of Washington Labor Relations website.
The base salary range for this position will be $6521 to $6921 per month commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage compensation associated with this position may include a $5000 one-time relocation payment to eligible selected candidates.
Ph.D. or foreign equivalent in Biochemistry Chemistry or related biosciences or Computer Science and related fields. Review of applications begins January 10 2025 and is ongoing thereafter.
Employment Type
Full-Time
