We emphasize rigorous training and open communication, and work as a team to tackle fundamental challenges in membrane biology. The lab is located in the Membrane Biology Center at the University of Virginia, with ample access to well-equipped imaging, flow cytometry and cryogenic electron microscopy cores in the same building. In addition, we are extensively collaborating with experts at UVA and across US to explore research and therapeutic applications of membrane biology. The lab is currently well-funded by multiple federal and private grants from NIH, AFAR, and CHRB. We are looking for 2-3 highly motivated postdocs/students in the following areas:
1) Structural membrane biology using cryoEM/ET;
2) Molecular mechanisms of membrane damage and repair;
3) Computational protein and peptide design;
4) Programming membrane protein degradation and cell death;
5) Immune engineering with mRNA lipid nanoparticles against infections and cardiovascular diseases.
Previous experiences in biochemistry, structural biology, protein design, animal models, nanomedicine or cell biology are preferred. Salary for postdoc is commensurate with experience and expertise, ranging from 60K to 80K per year plus insurance and benefits. Students interested in the lab need to apply through the BIMS PhD program. GREs are not required (optional).
The University of Virginia was founded by the third president of the US, Thomas Jefferson, in 1819 at Charlottesville, a beautiful college town close to Washington-DC and Virginia Beach, and one of the ten best places to live in the US.
Applicants should send a cover letter and CV to Dr. Huan Bao via email (baoh@virginia.edu).
Lab address: Rm. 320, 480 Ray C. Hunt Dr., Fontaine Research Park, Charlottesville VA 22903-2980