Postdoctoral Position in Structural Virology at Johns Hopkins

Job Title: Postdoctoral Position in Structural Virology at Johns Hopkins

Job Number: 91118

Location: Baltimore, US

Job Description

One postdoctoral positions are available in Liu group ([Please click the Apply button for the link or email]) at the Johns Hopkins University, a private research and education institute with excellent research environment and advanced research facilities. We study coronavirus-host interactions involved in host and viral transcritpional regulations using a combination of structural biology (cryo-EM and cryo-ET), single-molecule biophysics, protein-nucleic acid biochemistry, and cell biology. We are seeking highly motivated postdoctoral applicants with strong expertise in structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field. Salary rate follows NIH and JHU guidelines. Start date is relatively flexible.

Qualifications
1) Ph.D. or an equivalent degree in structural biology, virology, molecular biology, cell biology, or a related field;
2) Extensive experience in basic lab techniques (molecular cloning, cell culture, protein expression and purification, Western blot, flow cytometry, protein biochemistry, etc.);
3) Prior experience with cryo-EM;
4) Prior experience in RNA biochemistry or cryo-ET is desired;
5) Candidates should be highly motivated, with good oral communication and written skills in English.

Application materials 
To inquire or apply, please send CV, a cover letter describing your motivation to apply and research interest, and names of three professional references to [Please click the Apply button for the link or email] (subject: Application for postdoctoral position).

Application Deadline: 2025-06-01