[3dem] Cryo-EM postdoc position at the University of Minnesota Hormel Institute

Thu Nov 7 07:17:17 PST 2019

Postdoctoral Position at The Hormel Institute, University of Minnesota

The Sundborger-Lunna lab is looking for highly motivated candidates to join the Cryo-EM and Molecular Biology Section at the University of Minnesota Hormel Institute. The goal of the Sundborger-Lunna lab is to elucidate how intracellular membrane trafficking and remodeling processes, such as apoptosis and autophagy are controlled and how dysregulation of these pathways leads to cancer or neurodegenerative disease. The main focus is structural determination of macromolecular complexes using cryo-EM and single particle 3D reconstruction. The new state-of-the-art cryo-EM facility at the Hormel Institute is equipped with a 300kV Titan Krios with phase plates and a direct electron detector with plans for further expansions. Please contact asundbor at umn.edu <mailto:asundbor at umn.edu> for more information.

Qualifications: A Ph.D. in Structural Biology, Biochemistry or a related field is required along with extensive experience in protein expression and purification, cryo-EM (preferably operating a Titan Krios electron microscope) and image processing. Expertise in mammalian cell culture and live cell imaging techniques is also highly desirable. The candidate must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills and be able to work in a team of scientist from different backgrounds.  

About the Hormel Institute:The Hormel Institute, a biomedical research center of the University of Minnesota, was established in 1942 and has a long reputation in producing world-class medical research. The Institute's research success has resulted in a second major expansion of its research facilities and includes a new state of the art laboratory building to open in 2016. The Hormel Institute offers its research scientists complete access to state of the art equipment that includes a FACS cell sorter; confocal microscopy; flow cytometry; protein crystallography robotics and diffraction system; nano-HPLC-AB SCIEX triple TOF 5600 mass spectrometry; and a Blue Gene/L and 3 racks of Linux GPU supercomputers for computational biology.

How To Apply:Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there.

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Background Check Information: Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About the U of M: The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.  Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

 *THE HORMEL INSTITUTE IS LOCATED IN AUSTIN, MN, APPROXIMATELY 35 MILES SOUTHWEST OF ROCHESTER, MN, AND APPROXIMATELY 100 MILES SOUTH OF MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL*

Anna Sundborger-Lunna, PhD
Assistant Professor & Section Leader
Cryo-EM and Molecular Cell Biology
University of Minnesota Hormel Institute
Masonic Cancer Center
801 16th Avenue NE
Austin, MN55912 
Tel: 507-437-9647
Cell: 202-341-0279
Email: asundbor at umn.edu 
Website: www.hi.umn.edu/research/cryo-em-and-molecular-cell-biology/

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