Highlights:
1. Applications are invited for postdoctoral positions at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) from highly enthusiastic individuals with strong interest in utilizing structural, electrophysiological, and biochemical approaches to study fundamental problems in ion and substrate transports across the membrane.
2. Our goal is to understand molecular basis for synaptic transmission and neurological disorders and diseases.
3. We use x-ray crystallography to obtain atomic structures of target membrane/glyco proteins and test structure-based functional hypotheses by various techniques including electrophysiology, analytical centrifugation, and fluorescence assay.
4. We are equipped with a state-of-the-art facility to conduct membrane/glyco protein crystallography and functional studies including a high-throughput protein screening system, an automated crystallization screening device, a recently updated home x-ray source, electrophysiology rigs, and other setups such as isothermal titration colorimetry device. CSHL is also located within 30 min driving distance from the National Synchrotron Light Source at Brookhaven National Laboratory.
5. Most importantly, a highly collaborative environment at CSHL provides a unique opportunity for postdocs to interact with scientists from various fields including cancer biology, neuroscience, and plant biology.
6. Candidates must hold (or soon expect to hold) PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics or related fields. Strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, large-scale protein expression in eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, and purification of membrane/glyco proteins is desired. Experience in x-ray crystallography or electrophysiology is desirable but not necessary. For more information, please check the laboratory website (http://www.cshl.edu/public/SCIENCE/furukawa.html) and contact me via email.
7. Please send CV, a summary of research experience and interest, and three references to Hiro Furukawa by email at furukawa@cshl.edu
8. Please submit: CV, Brief description of research interest, 3 references
Person to contact: Hiro Furukawa
Surface mail address: 1 Bungtown Rd., Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724
Email address: furukawa@cshl.edu
Phone number: 516-367-8872
Fax number: 516-367-8873
