Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields

Postdoctoral position in Structural Biology at the University of Toronto

University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

Application deadline: 15 Feb 2024

This group are seeking an enthusiastic and self-motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to study the mechanisms of fertilization in the Lee Lab at the University of Toronto, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology. The Postdoctoral Fellow will lead research efforts on a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation funded project to develop non-hormonal contraceptives targeting essential membrane glycoproteins involved in human sperm and egg attachment. The research will entail protein-protein interaction studies, crystallography, and protein engineering.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Biochemistry, Structural Biology, Biophysics, or a related field
• Experience with cloning, protein expression, and protein purification methods
• Experience with insect or mammalian cell culture is a benefit
• Solid practical and theoretical understanding in X-ray crystallography
• Strong publication record (candidates must have first authored publications)
• Fluent in English (written and oral)
• Strong scientific writing skills
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills

The position is available immediately. University of Toronto is well equipped with state-of-the-art equipment for molecular biology, protein expression and purification, biophysics and structural biology (crystallography, NMR and cryo-EM). Please visit the Lee Lab website for more information.

Interested candidates are invited to send your CV, a brief description of research interest and experience, names of three references by email to: Prof. Jeff Lee

jeff.lee@utoronto.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by Feb 15, 2024, but the position will remain open until filled

Thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.