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The Murray Lab in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of Connecticut is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join our team in the investigation of biomolecular condensates. The laboratory uses a variety of experimental biophysical tools to investigate the microscopic, atomic resolution, underpinnings of functional and pathogenic protein and nucleic acid assemblies at macroscopic length scales. A successful candidate will join our growing research team and lead two research projects pertaining to the molecular mechanisms of biomolecular assembly for RNA granule proteins and intermediate filament proteins. The position is NIH-funded (R35GM142892).
The Murray Lab is excited about our recent relocation to UConn and is looking for an eager individual to join our team and expand our research operations at the new location. We have exciting new results that are not formal preprints but will be described during a potential interview.
The Murray Lab has access to cryo-electron microscopy instrumentation through the recently installed Tundra microscope at UConn Health and nearby Titan Krios equipped facilities like the NYSBC national center. UConn is home to a wide range of other core facilities for biophysical characterisation. Access to high-field NMR instruments for solid and solution state samples at UConn Storrs and UConn Health. Magic angle spinning instruments include the installation of a 700 MHz with several room temperature probes this fall and an installation of an additional 700 MHz spectrometer with a cryogenic MAS probe in 2025. Solution state instruments include 800, 600, and 500 MHz spectrometers with cryogenic probes.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biophysics or related field (e.g. Chemistry, Physics, Molecular Biology)
- Demonstrated ability to lead a research project
- High research productivity level
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with either NMR, cryo-electron microscopy, or crystallography to characterize protein structure and/or dynamics at atomic resolution
- Experience handling proteins prone to biomolecular condensation
- Experience using prokaryotic or eukaryotic microorganisms to produce recombinant proteins in milligram-scale quantities at exceptional purity
- Experience analysing and presenting scientific data with a programming language like Python
Appointment Terms:
The position is a full-time, 12-month appointment. The position is renewable annually based on performance, budget, and departmental needs. The pay scale is consistent with the NIH guidelines and the collective bargaining agreement governing postdoctoral researchers at the University of Connecticut.
To Apply:
Send a cover letter explaining interest and fit for the position, along with a curriculum vitae and contact information for three professional references to dylan.murray@uconn.edu. Provide PDF copies of manuscripts submitted or in progress if desired. Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Successful candidates will be contacted to schedule an interview.
