University of Virginia has an open position for a postdoctoral in the group of Jochen Zimmer. They are interested in how cells synthesize and secrete surface polysaccharides to form cell walls and extracellular matrices. Specifically, the successful candidate will join their efforts to structurally and functionally characterize ABC transporter-mediated polysaccharide secretion. The project involves crystallographic and cryo electron microscopy techniques combined with in vitro reconstitutions of transport processes.
The University of Virginia provides an excellent environment for interdisciplinary research in microbiology, infectious diseases, and membrane biophysics. UVA maintains state-of-the-art infrastructures for structural biology, including NMR and EPR spectroscopy, electron microscopy, X-ray crystallography, and super-resolution microscopy. Interested candidates are encourage to contact Jochen Zimmer directly (jochen_zimmer@virginia.edu).
