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Description

The laboratory of Dr. Anupam Patgiri in the Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at Emory School of Medicine is seeking two motivated postdoctoral fellows in the areas of (a) chemical biology and protein engineering and (b) metabolism and mitochondrial biology.

The lab is investigating -

(1) Chemical tools to study cellular metabolism and mitochondrial biology. One postdoctoral fellow will develop small-molecule approaches to modulate mitochondrial homeostasis in health and disease. This fellow will hold a PhD in chemistry or related fields.

(2 ) Pathophysiology and therapeutic strategies for inborn errors of metabolism (IEM). IEM are a class of more than 1200 rare, inherited metabolic dysfunctions, most of which still lack FDA-approved therapies. One postdoctoral fellow will develop cell-culture models of IEM and explore small-molecule and engineered enzymes as potential therapies. These studies will involve gene KO in mammalian cells, protein purification, and metabolomics using lab's own QTOF LCMS. This fellow will hold a PhD in cell biology/ metabolism/ biochemistry or related fields.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Helps design and conduct research within a specified field while receiving advanced training from a designated Principal Investigator to enhance professional skills and research independence needed for pursuit of a career.
• The specific area of research in which the trainee is mentored is determined by the department and laboratory of the Postdoc.
• Designs and evaluates experiments.
• Develops new ideas that promote current research.
• Prepares and publishes scientific manuscripts under the direction of the Principal Investigator.
• May be responsible for operation of specific equipment.
• May teach techniques to others, train, and supervise research staff.
• Positions are temporary appointments as a research trainee.
• The initial appointment is for one year, renewal expected if progress is satisfactory and funds are available.
• Appointments cannot exceed five years.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctoral degree or equivalent (Ph.D., M.D., ScD., D.V.M., DDS etc) in an appropriate field.
• Excellent scientific writing ability and strong oral communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively and collegially with colleagues.
• Additional qualifications as specified by the Principal Investigator.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Candidates could be PhD or MD/PhD in any area of biomedicine with training in protein biochemistry and mammalian cell culture.
• Experience in metabolism and molecular biology (e.g. cloning, CRISPR etc.) are preferred but not required.
• PhD and/or MD in biochemistry, chemical, cell, or molecular biology.
• Expertise in protein biochemistry, cell culture experiments, and molecular biology.
• Experience in metabolomics is preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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