Position Summary

The Lapidus and Feig labs at Michigan State University have an open Research Associate (postdoctoral) position for interdisciplinary research on protein interactions in a cellular environment.  The position is primarily experimental but will also use computation to characterize the effects of crowding on biomolecular dynamics, stability, and diffusive properties. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -physics, biophysics, biochemistry or related field

Minimum Requirements

Candidates should have a PhD in physics, biophysics, biochemistry or related field and experience in one or more of the following: optical spectroscopy, molecular biology and computational biology and an enthusiasm to learn new skills.

Required Application Materials

Interested applicants can apply for this job at http://careers.msu.edu position #### and include a cover letter, CV, and the contact information for 3 referees.

Special Instructions

More information about the labs can be found at the Lisa J Lapidus website and https://feig.bch.msu.edu/.  Review of the applications will begin on November 15, 2024 and continue until the position is filled.  Contact Lisa Lapidus at lapidus@msu.edu with any questions about the position. 

Review of Applications Begins On

11/15/2024

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