The laboratory of Dr. Yogesh Gupta (http://ccri.uthscsa.edu/YGupta.html) at University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio™) is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with strong interest in structural/mechanistic studies on protein-nucleic acid assemblies that play critical roles in leukemia and pediatric sarcoma pathogenesis. We combine various structural and chemical biology tools (X-ray, NMR, cryo-EM, AUC, SAXS) with in silico, and cell-based methods to address basic mechanistic questions, and exploit this knowledge for small molecule cancer drug discovery.Our lab is physically located within the Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (Greehey CCRI) at UT Health San Antonio. We have full access to an extensive array of core institutional facilities (Biochemistry core, CIDD, Research core labs) located within the Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology, the Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine, and Greehey CCRI. Applicants with demonstrated experience in protein biochemistry, structural biology, or cancer biology with experience in cell imaging, tissue culture, FACS, mice, Cas/CRISPR knock out, and a keen interest in mechanistic/structural studies are preferred. Candidates are expected to possess strong organizational, interpersonal skills, and ability to work as part of a team. Candidate should hold (or soon expect to hold) a PhD or equivalent degree in a related discipline. Prior experience in X-ray crystallography is desirable but not required.
Salary is competitive. San Antonio offers affordable cost of living and there is no state income tax in Texas.
Please visit the websites below to learn more about our work and future directions – http://ccri.uthscsa.edu/YGupta.html
If interested in applying, please send a short description of your research accomplishments, and current CV with a list of three (3) references to Dr. Yogesh Gupta (email: guptay@uthscsa.edu).
The Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute is a unique specialized cancer research center focusing on basic and translational research in childhood cancer and occupies a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq. foot research facility on the university’s Greehey Academic and Research Campus.
San Antonio is the nation’s seventh largest city and is located at the edge of the beautiful Texas Hill County. San Antonio offers a rich, multi-cultural community, affordable cost of living, excellent weather and a thriving biomedical industry.
All Postdoctoral appointments are designated as security sensitive positions. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.
