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Postdoctoral Fellow
Membrane Protein
Multiple postdoctoral positions are available in the laboratories of Dr. Juan Du and Dr. Wei Lü at Van Andel Institute
The Du Laboratory investigates the brain’s intricate signaling network using state-of-the-art structural biology techniques and the Lü Laboratory is interested in understanding how the human body senses external stimuli, conveys the signals to the brain, and generates responses via ion channels.
To address these fundamental questions, their labs use a diverse set of approaches to study the structure and function of these ion channels by combining single-particle cryo-EM, patch-clamp electrophysiology, X-ray crystallography, and other functional approaches. The cryo-EM facility at Van Andel Institute host a Titan Krios equipped with a K3 camera, and a Talos Arctica equipped with a K2 camera.
Experience in structural biology, membrane protein biochemistry, or ion channel electrophysiology are preferred, but not required.
INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHOULD SEND A CV AND A COVER LETTER TO WEI LÜ, WEI.LU@VAI.ORG..
Van Andel Institute (VAI) provides postdoctoral training opportunities to scientists beginning their research careers. The fellowships are to help promising scientists advance their knowledge and research experience and at the same time support the research endeavors of VAI under the mentorship of a VAI Faculty member.
While this project is currently funded, an integral part of postdoctoral training is the process of preparing a research proposal and writing a fellowship application. All VAI Postdoctoral Fellows are encouraged to apply for external funding as soon as it is practical and reasonable after hire. Receiving a fellowship award provides recognition for both the fellow and VAI!
Postdoctoral Fellows at VAI are full-time employees and receive an annual salary. Salary is based on Doctorate/MD receipt date according to a set stipend schedule, which begins at $55,000 up to a maximum of $60,000. Benefits include:
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