Postdoc in Structural Virology

Salary: $56,000.00 - $68,000.00 Annually

Final date to receive applications:
Jan 1, 2027

The Zyla Lab in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics is seeking a highly motivated Post-Doctoral Fellow to join a newly established research program focused on the structural dynamics of molecular machines. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the scientific direction of a growing lab at the interface of structural biology, biophysics, and virology, while contributing to cutting-edge research with broad implications for human health and therapeutic design.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will lead independent projects exploring transient and dynamic protein states using techniques such as cryo-electron microscopy, tomography, kinetic assays, and computational analysis. Day-to-day work will include experimental design, data collection and interpretation, close collaboration with the PI and lab members, and mentoring junior researchers. This role offers substantial intellectual freedom, opportunities for publication and grant development, and direct effect on the department’s research mission.

• Design and lead independent research projects aligned with the lab’s focus on structural dynamics and molecular mechanisms
• Apply and further develop expertise in cryo-EM, cryo-ET, biophysical assays, or complementary computational approaches
• Analyze, interpret, and synthesize complex datasets into clear scientific conclusions
• Mentor graduate students, research services professionals, and trainees in experimental and analytical techniques
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant applications, and scientific presentations
• Collaborate within the lab and with departmental, campus, and external research partners
• Support the establishment of best practices for reproducible and rigorous research in a new lab environment