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Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cns 10032098
Faculty/Academic Staff
Postdoctoral Scholar-Fixed Term
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Position Summary
A postdoctoral position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Kristin N. Parent at Michigan State University. The Parent lab's research focuses on a correlated approach to deciphering the processes of virus assembly and infection via a combination of biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics, structural biology, and experimental evolution studies. The main project of the laboratory involves understanding host-recognition mechanisms in dsDNA-containing bacteriophage.
Applications will be considered from highly motivated individuals with a Ph.D. degree in the Natural Sciences. Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in the following: structural biology methods (e.g. cryo-electron microscopy), molecular biology expertise, bacterial genetics or virus-related research, general knowledge of biochemistry techniques (including but not limited to gel electrophoresis, sterile techniques, plating protocols, and general microbiology). Applicants with mammalian cell culture experience are also encouraged to apply.
Specific duties for this position include:
This work was supported in part by the MSU Research Foundation Postdoctoral Scholars Program, Office of Research and Innovation, Michigan State University. This program is aligned with the research priorities of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
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 -Natural Sciences
Minimum Requirements
Ph.D. degree in the Natural Sciences
Evidence of productivity via publications
Desired Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated expertise in the following: structural biology methods (e.g. cryo-electron microscopy), molecular biology expertise, bacterial genetics or virus-related research, general knowledge of biochemistry techniques (including but not limited to gel electrophoresis, sterile techniques, plating protocols, and general microbiology). Applicants with mammalian cell culture experience are also encouraged to apply.
Required Application Materials
cover letter
CV
names and contact information for 2-3 letter writers
Special Instructions
Must be available to start before 2/15/2027.
Review of Applications Begins On
10/05/2026
Website
https://kparentlab.natsci.msu.edu/
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Departments Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cns 10032098
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cns 10032098
Categories Area of Interest: Research/ScientificFull Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)Group: Fixed Term Academic StaffUnion/Non-Union: Non-Union
Area of Interest: Research/Scientific
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (90-100%)
Group: Fixed Term Academic Staff
Union/Non-Union: Non-Union
Employment Type Faculty/Academic Staff
Faculty/Academic Staff
Locations East Lansing, Michigan, United States
East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Unit College Of Natural Science
College Of Natural Science
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