COMPLETE Global Research Postdoctoral Fellow - Structural Biology Innovation - Cambridge

Our Team:

Our structure biology team embedded within the vibrant scientific environment of Large Molecules Research at Sanofi in Cambridge Crossing has an exciting postdoc opportunity for a structure biologist to accelerate biologics discovery. The postdoc will work as a valued team member to apply the latest advances in structural biology and biophysics within our research portfolio while playing a role in Sanofi’s ongoing efforts to reinvent drug discovery. Click the link below for more information about Sanofi's Postdoctoral careers. Sanofi's Postdoctoral Program | Careers at Sanofi

Main Responsibilities:

The successful candidate is a team player with excellent communication skills, has expertise in all aspects of cryoEM from sample preparation, data collection, data processing through 3D reconstruction. The postdoc will establish a molecular cryoET and AI/ML enhanced hybrid microscopy workflow to visualize large conformational dynamics in therapeutically relevant protein complexes.

About You

Experience: 

• Structure biology and/or CryoEM research contributions demonstrated through authorship in peer-reviewed publication(s)

Soft skills: 

•  Self-motivated, innovative, and able to handle multiple challenging projects in parallel.
•  Excellent presentation skills to communicate structural biology findings and enhance team-based progress.
•  Ability to work independently, and effectively within timelines and collaborate in a highly multidisciplinary environment.

Technical skills:

• Expertise in cryoEM grid preparation, screening, and data collection
• Knowledge in all aspects of single particle cryoEM data processing, three-dimensional structure determination, and model building
• Basic understanding of Linux terminal usage/shell-scripting is required. Experience in cloud computing, Python scripting and understanding of AI/ML applications in structural biology is a plus.

Education: 

• PhD in protein biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology, or related discipline.

 Languages: English

 Preferred qualifications:

• Protein purification, analytical and biophysical characterization
• CryoET sample preparation, data collection and processing 
•  Protein engineering and in silico protein design

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