Postdoctoral Fellow/Physiology – 18000001TB

　　Description

　　We are seeking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow who holds a Ph.D. in biophysics, physiology, or biochemistry.

　　Our research laboratory aims to understand the relationship between structure and function of ion channels (e.g., transient receptor potential and mechanosensitive channels) involved in somatosensation and in the vascular system using a multi-disciplinary approach that includes molecular biology, biochemistry, structural biology, and electrophysiology. The fellow will investigate the molecular basis by which different stimuli promote channel activation using functional (patch clamp) and structural approaches (cryo-electron microscopy).

　　The position will offer many opportunities to learn and apply a variety of functional and structural techniques to study ion channels, such as molecular biology, patch clamp, two-electrode voltage clamp, calcium imaging, and cryo-EM.

　　Qualifications

　　Experience in: protein purification techniques of recombinant membrane proteins (expressed in insect, or mammalian cells) is desired.

　　Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, and names and electronic addresses of 3 references to Dr. Julio Cordero-Morales, Assistant Professor, Department of Physiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 71 S. Manassas St. Memphis, TN 38163, USA. jcordero@uthsc.com More information: http://corderovasquezlab.com

　　Salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and is competitive for postdoctoral research fellows. The position includes an excellent benefits package (http://www.uthsc.edu/postdoc/benefits.php). Located in Memphis, a dynamic Mid-South city rich in culture, history, diversity, music and cuisine, the University of Tennessee Health Science Center is one of the largest, most comprehensive academic health centers in the United States with a solid commitment to postdoctoral training. UTHSC is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA/V institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services.

　　Job Postdoctoral Fellows

　　Primary Location US-Tennessee-Memphis

　　Organization Physiology

　　Campus/Institute – Knoxville

　　Schedule – Full-time