A postdoctoral position in structural biology is available in the laboratory of Dr. John Cavanagh in the Department of Molecular and Structural Biochemistry at North Carolina State University.

This position will be part of a large team investigating the inhibition of signal transduction pathways involved in antibiotic resistance mechanisms. Our group is currently elucidating the mechanism of action of a family of compounds that overcome resistance traits and re-sensitize multi-drug resistant bacteria to conventional antibiotic treatment.

Applicants should have experience in one or more of the following areas: protein expression, protein NMR/X-ray crystallography, computational modeling, general bioanalytical techniques (SPR, ITC, mass spectrometry).

A competitive salary commensurate with experience will be offered. Applications should include a detailed cover letter, CV, a list of publications and the names of three references familiar with the applicant’s work.

North Carolina State University, located in Raleigh, NC is consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 public universities and is ranked by Princeton Review as a best value for students. The Research Triangle region surrounds the NC State campus where many of the country’s leading, Fortune 500 technology, research and pharmaceutical companies are located. Located two hours from the ocean and three hours from the mountains, Raleigh, the state’s capital city, has recently been ranked the best city to live in the United States (http://www.ncsu.edu/about-nc-state/pride-points/).

Applicants should address materials to:

Dr. John Cavanagh

William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor

Department of Molecular & Structural Biochemistry

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, NC 27695

E-mail: john_cavanagh@ncsu.edu