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Job Description

Postdoctoral positions in single particle cryo-EM of biomacromolecular complexes

Structural Biology Program, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA

The Dinshaw J. Patel laboratory in the Structural Biology Program at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) has openings for several postdoctoral positions for individuals with biochemical and single particle cryo-EM training and experience in biomacromolecular structure determination.

Preferred qualifications include a PhD in structural biology with biochemistry training working with soluble/membrane proteins and/or RNA, hands-on experience with single particle cryo-EM sample preparation and optimization, data collection and processing, coupled together with strong organizational and communication skills. We are interested in self-motivated candidates who exhibit qualities reflective of independent thinkers and conceptual contributors, who are capable of working both independently and as part of a team effort.

Research in the Patel lab is focused on the following areas: (1) Mechanistic insights into CRISPR-Cas and cGAS-STING surveillance complexes and suppressors of these pathways; (2) Structure and regulation of DNA-bound Structural Maintenance of Chromosomes (SMC) Smc5/6 and Mre11/Rad50 complexes, as well as multi-subunit complexes associated with double strand break (DSB) repair in meiosis; (3) Role of histone and DNA posttranslational modifications in epigenetic regulation; (4) Structure and catalytic mechanisms of nucleolytic ribozymes and small RNA silencing pathways; (5) Structure-guided optimization of small molecules targeted to viral pathogenic proteins and protein-RNA complexes, towards collaborative efforts at accelerated development of therapeutic agents.

MSKCC, which is located across the street from Rockefeller University and Weill-Cornell Medical School, offers ample opportunities for collaborative research within the tri-institutional campus location. Highlights of recent research contributions from the Patel lab can be found on Dinshaw J. Patel's MSKCC web site under 'View Lab Overview', together with a detailed outline of accomplishments listed under 'Research Projects'. The web site also lists prominent publications from the Patel lab spanning the 2019 - 2022 time frame.

The Patel lab has access to state-of-the-art cryo-EM facilities both in-house at MSKCC (one operational Titan KRIOS instrument and another on order), on a time-share access at the New York Structural Biology Center [NYSBC] (four operational KRIOS instruments) and on BAG time access at the National cryo-EM Facility [NCCAT] at NYSBC (four operational KRIOS instruments).

MSKCC provides competitive salaries and fringe benefits, access to subsidized institutional housing, and secures long-term H1-B visas. This is an annual appointment renewable by mutual agreement, with motivated postdoctorals staying up to 5 years of training, thereby providing them with sufficient time to be productive and meet their career goals.

Interested candidates should contact Dr. Dinshaw J. Patel by email (pateld@mskcc.org) with an updated cv and a cover letter containing a research statement, as well as contact information for 3 references.

Qualification

PhD

Job Type

Postdoctoral

Discipline

Structural Biology

Hours

Full-time

Duration

Fixed term. Annual appointment renewable by mutual agreement for up to 5 years

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