Postdoctoral Fellow​/Research Technician, Liu Lab

Position Overview

The laboratory of Dr. Liu at the Department of Biology, Saint Louis University, St. Louis, MO, USA, seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher associate or research technician to study the structure and function of proteins involved in photophysics and photochemistry in both oxygenic photosynthesis (e.g., cyanobacteria and higher plants) and anoxygenic photosynthesis (green sulfur bacteria, GSB).

• Conduct research on the structure and function of proteins in photophysics and photochemistry.
• Perform protein expression, purification, and isolation.
• Utilize bioinformatics and structural modeling techniques.
• Apply bioinformatics, proteomics, and basic microbiology techniques.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary research environment.

• Recent PhD in Plant/Microbial Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
• Experience in photosynthesis, bioinformatics, and proteomics.
• Experience in basic microbiology techniques, including tissue culture or algal culture.
• Proficiency in molecular biology (PCR, cloning, protein expression, and isolation from
  
  E. coli).
• Experience in protein biochemistry (chromatography, SDS‑PAGE, western blot, enzymatic assays, protein chemical labeling).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Independence and project leadership skills.
• Basic mass spectrometry knowledge and techniques.

• Competitive pay at NIH postdoctoral level.
• Generous benefit package.
• Weekly hours: 40.

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non‑merit factors.