Job

Postdoctoral Fellow

Organization

NIH National Cancer Institute, Bethesda, MD and surrounding area

Scientific focus area

Cell Biology, Structural Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

Our laboratory, which specializes in centrosome organization and function, is now seeking a postdoctoral fellow to study the function and dysregulation of mammalian polo-like kinase 4 and 1 (Plk4 and Plk1) that are tightly linked to the development of aneuploidy and cancer.

About the position

As a postdoctoral fellow in our lab, you will use cell biological, biochemical, biophysical, and structural approaches, such as super-resolution imaging, in vitro reconstitution, X-ray crystallography, and cryo-EM, to delineate the molecular basis and structural rules that govern the centrosomal architecture and function. We encourage phd graduates with expertise in cell-biology, X-ray crystallography, and cryo-EM and a keen interest in learning about the organization, function, and relevance of centrosomes to pathophysiological disorders such as cancer and AIDS to apply. For additional information about our lab and our select publications, please visit here

This fellowship starts at $67,200 for those with no prior postdoctoral training and includes complete health insurance.

Apply for this vacancy

What you'll need to apply

Interested applicants should send a current CV and the names of three professional references to Dr. Kyung Lee at the email below.

Contact name

Kyung S. Lee

Contact email

[email protected]

Qualifications

Prospective applicants should have, or be obtaining, a Ph.D. or M.D. within the past three years.

Disclaimer/Fine Print

This position is subject to a background investigation. The NIH is dedicated to building a diverse community in its training and employment programs. U.S. citizens and permanent residents are eligible to apply. NIH welcomes foreign nationals with the exception of individuals from this list.