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Research Fellows in Membrane Biophysics Wanted

Our interdisciplinary academic team is hiring research fellows to study the membrane biophysics of lipid droplets. We are looking to hire post-bacc, PhD student, and post-doc researchers to join our projects.

Our team includes cell biologists, led by Prof. James G. Granneman, computational biophysicists, led by Prof. Y. Mindy Huang, and experimental membrane biophysicists, led by Prof. Christopher V. Kelly. We provide a supportive mentorship team to provide diverse technical and professional guidance.

This position will be focused on the experimental analysis of model membranes and artificial lipid droplets, primarily via fluorescence methods. The research may include the training in and use of confocal microscopy, imaging flow cytometry, micropipette aspiration, super-resolution imaging, or single-particle tracking. Ideal candidates will have expertise in either membrane biophysics or fluorescence methods, but all eager researchers will be considered. Fellows will be advised in designing and performing experiments, analyzing data, writing papers, presenting results internationally, and supporting our diverse collaboration.

Applications should email a cover letter describing the candidate's goals of the fellowship, an updated C.V., and the names/contact information of at least three references to Prof. Kelly cvkelly@wayne.edu.

Requirements

Candidates must have a STEM degree and prior laboratory research experience. Bachelors, Masters, and Ph.D. holders will all be considered with the job tasks and salary customized for their training and career aspirations. This position is supported by long-term funding with significant flexibility in the experimental and theoretical approaches applied.

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