Cornell University, The School of Applied and Engineering Physics

Position ID:
Cornell-AEP-POSTDOC2 [#21675]
Position Title: 
Using x-ray scattering to reveal the structural dynamics of biological macromolecules and their complexes
Position Type:
Postdoctoral
Position Location:
Ithaca, New York 14853, United States of America
Subject Areas: 
Applied Physics / X-ray Scattering
Biophysics / Instrumentation, liquid liquid phase separation, microfluidics, non-coding RNA, RNA Folding, SAXS, viral genome
Biology / Structural Biology
Appl Deadline:
2022/05/09 11:59PMhelp popup finished (2022/04/22, finished 2022/08/12)
Position Description:
  URMs  

*** this position has been closed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***

Position Description

The Pollack lab is an interdisciplinary, biophysics research group in the School of Applied and Engineering Physics at Cornell University. We develop and apply state-of-the-art physics and engineering approaches to unravel the structural dynamics of biological macromolecules. We seek applicants for a postdoctoral position to continue a highly successful program building and applying microfluidics based instruments to reveal the dynamics of biological molecules as they interact. Biological systems of interest include highly flexible RNA and/or proteins and their self-assembly into biologically important complexes, including virus-like particles. A Ph.D. in physics, applied physics, biophysics or a related discipline is required. Experience with solution x-ray scattering (SAXS/WAXS) and experience handling biological molecules is preferred.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV through AcademicJobsOnline https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/21675

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Pay Ranges:

The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

  • Prior relevant work or industry experience.
  • Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
  • Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
  • Unique applicable skills.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
www.aep.cornell.edu
email address
(607) 255-0639
 
School of Applied & Engineering Physics
271 Clark Hall
142 Sciences Drive
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY. 14853