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University of Florida · 5 months ago

Staff Scientist in cryogenic electron microscopy (cryoEM)

positionPalm Beach, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

The University of Florida is a leading institution in research and education, and they are seeking a Staff Scientist in cryogenic electron microscopy to join Professor Tina Izard’s cell adhesion laboratory. The successful candidate will engage in high-resolution structure determination projects and provide training in protein biochemistry and structural biology in a collaborative research environment.

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Responsibilities

Work in a cutting-edge research environment with new state-of-the-art facilities
Engage in structure-function studies of cytoskeletal proteins that control signaling downstream of adherens junctions and focal adhesions with implications in cancer and heart diseases
Conduct structure-function studies of novel Mycobacterium tuberculosis targets in collaboration with Professor Luiz Carvalho
Utilize outstanding facilities for cell biology, molecular biology, protein expression, purification, and biochemistry, cryogenic electron microscopy, and protein crystallography
Access and utilize a large cast of outstanding Cores that facilitate basic research and drug development
Apply unique chemical, genomic, proteomic, informatics, and high-throughput screening and engineering tools for the discovery of novel biomolecules

Qualification

High-resolution structure determinationCryogenic electron microscopyProtein biochemistryUnix knowledgeMolecular biologyCell biologyStructural biologyTeam-oriented

Required

Ph.D. in an appropriate scientific discipline required
A minimum of 2 years postdoctoral experience

Preferred

Experience in high-resolution structure determination and Unix knowledge
Any structural biologist is highly encouraged to apply
Applicants with recently awarded PhD degrees in structural biology is preferred

Company

University of Florida

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University of Florida is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida.
dateFounded in 1853
location
Gainesville, Florida, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.ufl.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$6.83M
Key Investors
Align TechnologyUS Department of EnergyNFWF
2025-06-02Grant
2024-09-17Grant· $2M
2024-09-10Grant· $0.18M

Leadership Team

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Sri Kalyanaraman
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Chris Cowen
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