Post Doc Fellow, Diao Lab, College of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology

Post Doc Fellow, Diao Lab, College of Medicine, Department of Cancer Biology

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. Dr. Jiajie Diao currently has one postdoctoral position available in the Department of Cancer Biology. More information about our research can be found at  This position is a temporary appointment as a research trainee.

The main research project is to study the role of alpha-synuclein in regulating SNARE-mediated membrane fusion. We use reconstituted systems with recombinant proteins for in vitro analysis. Particular emphasis is on mechanistic studies using transient kinetic methods (fluorescence) as well as thermodynamic (equilibrium binding and isothermal titration calorimetry), single-molecule fluorescence and structural (x‑ray crystallography & electron microscope) approaches.

• Conduct research experiments.
• Gather and analyze data and develop new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepare data summaries, reports, manuscripts and presentations of research results.
• Participate/assist in manuscript writing for publication in scientific journals and/or presentation; may assist in grant writing.
• Keep informed of developments in field to maintain and enhance professional expertise.
• Lab maintenance, including equipment maintenance and ordering of supplies, as needed.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and mentor junior research staff.
• Engage in appropriate training and professional development opportunities.
• Play an active role in seeking career and research advice, both from the faculty supervisor and from other faculty members as well.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Doctoral Degree in Biophysics, Biochemistry, or a related field.

In‑depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline.

Strong expertise in biochemistry, molecular biology and cell biology techniques, in particular protein expression, purification and characterization.

Please include 2-3 professional references.

• Office environment / no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission: UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans:
  As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work‑Life Balance: UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays and additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days), 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

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