The Protein-nucleic Acid Interaction Section of Structural Biophysics Laboratory (SBL) of National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is to recruit a postdoctoral fellow who is well trained in solution nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and/or in bio-macromolecular (nucleic acids or proteins) structural biology. We are developing a novel approach to determine global architectures of large RNA molecules in solution using NMR and other biophysical methods. This research program offers an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual who seeks a career in structural biology/NMR spectroscopy.

This postdoctoral appointment is for up to 5 years and the fellowship stipend starts from $44,300 per annum depending on experience and qualification, plus medical insurance for the fellow and the immediate family members. U.S. Citizenship is not required.

To apply, click on the button below, or send CV and list of references to: Y-X Wang, Ph.D., Room 120/Bldg. 538, NCI (Frederick), NIH, Frederick, MD 21702-1201, or via e-mail to wangyu@ncifcrf.gov.

The intramural NCI research covers an enormous breadth of disciplines from cancer biology to HIV virology, from clinical science to fundamental sciences of biology, chemistry, and biophysics. As an integral part of cancer research, SBL is focused on cancer structural biology and chemistry at the molecular and atomic levels using a variety of biophysical means, especially NMR spectroscopy. SBL is equipped with an array of biophysical instruments, including mass, UV, CD spectroscopy, differential scanning calorimetric and light scattering. SBL NMR facility hosts 500, 600, and 800 MHz spectrometers, three of which are equipped with cryogenic probes, and is a member of NIH 900 MHz spectrometer consortium.

This position is subject to a background investigation.


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