Postdoctoral Research Associate Single molecule biophysics and Cryo-EM, Kellogg & Blanchard labs
Postdoctoral Research Associate Single molecule biophysics and Cryo-EM, Kellogg & Blanchard labs
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Ideal Candidates
Are you passionate about innovative research that has the potential to dramatically improve patients lives and change the world
Are you excited to push the envelope of understanding with respect to the structure and kinetics of genome-editing
Do you love learning and developing innovative methodologies to understand and engineer novel genome-editors
Are you motivated by a fast-paced collegial environment with a diversity of technical expertise and a strong emphasis on creative and rigorous science
Is open communication one of your strengths Do you proactively address issues head on
If youve answered yes to all of these then wed love to meet with you! But first here a are more details about the role
Overview
The Kellogg & Blanchard labs are looking for a joint postdoctoral fellow to expand their genome-editing research portfolio with expertise in either cryo-EM or single-molecule biophysics. Examples include TIRF DNA-curtains smFRET or single-particle cryo-EM.
Attributes of successful candidates:
A desire to lead projects independently from start to finish with a focus on successful outcomes
Strong attention to details coupled with a deep understanding of (1) biophysics and (2) protein structure and function
A proactive fast learner who can operate independently and possesses strong communication skills
A leader with a contagious can-do attitude
Excellent organization and presentation skills coupled to a collaborative attitude
Opportunities for Professional Growth
You will have the opportunity to take an active role in leadership within the Kellogg lab as we grow further.
As an integral and critical member of the Kellogg lab at St. Jude you will also be able to participate in internal meetings and interact with other groups and faculty at St. Jude to advance applications of protein design. You will be working alongside internationally recognized scientists who are leaders in such disciplines as genome-editing AI/machine learning protein engineering cryo-EM/ET NMR single-molecule experiments and more.
You will also collaborate with the wider community at St. Jude which is full of very smart helpful and fun individuals with unique and diverse scientific strengths.
The candidate will be given opportunities to participate in interdisciplinary scientific research and be mentored in developing leadership skills.
You will have opportunities to attend scientific conferences surrounding the fields of protein and systems design and get exposure to the biopharma industry.
About the Kellogg lab
The Kellogg lab uses cutting edge structural techniques biochemistry genetics and protein design to develop novel genome-editing tools. By addressing key bottlenecks in current research the Kellogg lab is a leader in the field (Science 2023 Molecular Cell 2023 Science 2023 Nature 2023 PNAS 2022 Science 2021 and more) and has generous support via: the NIH Pew Biomedical Foundation and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to develop novel approaches to engineer programmable transposons for clinical gene replacement therapy.
The Kellogg lab is a highly interdisciplinary scientific environment routinely working with the Cryo-EM Center the Protein Technology Center the Single-Molecule Imaging Center the Center for Advanced Genome Editing and the Cell & Tissue Imaging Center. It is a scientifically enriched environment with regular CRISPR supergroup discussions (with Dr. Shengdar Tsai) and Cryo-EM supergroup meetings.
To virtually meet Dr. Kellogg check out The Plunge a Cryo-EM Podcast she and two colleagues hosted. Dr. Kellogg was also recently featured on Cryo-Talk to talk about her life & work.
The Kellogg lab is committed to building a lab culture that is rooted in respectsupport and collaboartion. This foundation promotes a dynamic innovative and impactful scientific environment driven by empathy and intellectual curiosity.
About the Blanchard lab
The Blanchard lab is a deeply interdisciplinary group with extensive expertise in single-molecule interrogations spanning a wide range of scientific fields and systems. These include studies of bacterial and human translation membrane protein signaling transporters and engineering of self-healing photostabilized fluorophores. Coupled with these enabling technologies the group is at the forefront of advances in microscopy instrument development microfluidics surface chemistries and software development to enable cutting edge single-molecule studies.
About St. Jude
St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital is consistently named as one of Fortune magazines Best Companies to Work for and top 10 Best Places to Work in Academia by the Scientist Magazine. St. Jude is located in Memphis Tennessee the 28th most populous city in America. Memphis is a historic city with an affordable cost of living along with world class dining and strong cultural tradition in music and theater. Memphis enjoys a mild sunny climate year-round and has some of the largest outdoor green spaces of any big city.
St. Jude Employees receive:
St. Jude offers a well-definedcareer ladderwith potential for growth and advancement. Industry-competitive salaries are based on your degree and years of experience.
Excellent healthcare plans with zero to low health premium costs
Generous retirement benefits with contributions from St. Jude
Onsite health clinic pharmacy and exercise facilities
Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
Immigration services
Tuition reimbursement
For a complete description of our benefits for this position click here.
Minimum Requirements:
PhD level in protein biophysics with a strong emphasis in either cryo-EM OR single-molecule biophysics.
A proven track record of success in projects/publications from concept to experimental characterization.
Desired qualifications:
Ph.D. degree in biochemistry biophysics bioengineering or structural biology.
An outstanding academic and professional track record of achievement.
Practical experience in experimental biochemistry molecular biology structural biology or biophysics.
Independence critical thinking and experience with mentoring and collaborative interdisciplinary work is strongly valued.
This Position May be Suitable For:
Recent graduates or postdocs from leading cryo-EM or single molecule labs
To be considered please email: with your C.V. and a brief statement describing research areas that youd like to pursue as a postdoctoral fellow.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
