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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:14pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Postdoctoral position in the structure and mechanism of receptor/ion channel complexes with Cryo-EM in the laboratory of Nami Tajima at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.<span></span></span></b></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">One postdoctoral position is available immediately to investigate the structure and function of mammalian ion channel signaling complexes using multidisciplinary approaches including structural analysis, electrophysiological patch-clamp recording, proteomics, biochemistry, and biophysics. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated and creative individual with strong knowledge and expertise in structural biology and electrophysiology to work on a project investigating the structure-function of ligand-gated ion channel signaling complexes. Our research interests are focused on (i) understanding the regulatory mechanisms of ion channels and (ii) dissecting the signaling networks/ ion channel- channel interacting protein interactions in the context of neuronal/synaptic signaling.</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The successful candidate must have a recent Ph.D. obtained within three years (or being in the process of completing one) in a relevant field with a demonstrated track record of productive research. Experience in single particle cryo-EM and/or patch-clamp recording is highly desirable but not necessary.<span></span></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter describing research interests; (2) a CV; and (3) contact information for three references by Email to Nami Tajima (<a href="mailto:nxt193@case.edu">nxt193@case.edu</a>), Department of Physiology and Biophysics, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH 44106.<span></span></span></p>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">For more information, please visit:<span>  </span><a href="https://physiology.case.edu/people/faculty/nami-tajima/" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline">https://physiology.case.edu/people/faculty/nami-tajima/</a></span> <div><br></div><div><br></div><div>


















<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Nami Tajima, Ph.D.<br>
<span class="gmail-m-3474637802384532058gmail-m847452633037305806gmail-im">Assistant
Professor</span><br>
<span class="gmail-m-3474637802384532058gmail-m847452633037305806gmail-im">Department
of Physiology and Biophysics</span><br>
School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University<br>
<span class="gmail-m-3474637802384532058gmail-m847452633037305806gmail-im">2109
Adelbert Road, Robbins Bldg E619</span><br>
<span class="gmail-m-3474637802384532058gmail-m847452633037305806gmail-im">Cleveland,
OH 44106</span><br>
<a href="mailto:nxt193@case.edu" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193);text-decoration:underline"><span style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">nxt193@case.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(80,0,80)"><span></span></span></p>

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