Structural Biology
finished (2022/08/11, finished 2023/01/09, listed until 2023/01/10)| Position ID: | Cornell-M&I-PDRA [#22308] |
| Position Title: | Postdoctoral/Research Associate |
| Position Type: | Postdoctoral |
| Position Location: | Ithaca, New York 14853, United States [map] |
| Subject Areas: | Immunology Structural Biology |
| Appl Deadline: | 2022/10/01 11:59PM finished (2022/08/11, finished 2023/01/09, listed until 2023/01/10) |
| Position Description: |
| A Postdoctoral Fellow or Research Associate position is available in the Flyak laboratory in the
Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Cornell University. A candidate will drive a fully
funded structure-based vaccine discovery project.
At the Flyak lab at Cornell University, we study human antibody response to viral pathogens. We are
currently focused on discovering the main principles of effective antibody response to the highly
genetically diverse Hepatitis C virus - a leading cause of chronic liver disease and liver cancer.
The candidate will use cross-disciplinary immunology and structural biology tools to dissect human
antibody response to Hepatitis C virus. More information about research in the Flyak Lab can be
found at flyaklab.org
The candidates should have a Ph.D. degree and first author publication(s) accepted in a
peer-reviewed journal(s). Desirable candidates will also have good experience with biochemistry,
protein purification, and X-ray crystallography. Prior experience with single particle cryo-EM is
preferred but not required. Excellent verbal and written English language skills are required.
Cornell University (Ithaca) is located in upstate New York in the scenic Finger Lakes region and is
home to world-renowned restaurants, a wide array of cultural events, and extensive outdoor
recreation opportunities. Cornell University offers competitive salaries
and benefits.
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