The laboratory of Dr. Yogesh Gupta (http://ccri.uthscsa.edu/YGupta.html) is seeking an enthusiastic Postdoctoral Associate to study the structures and specificity of RNA modification enzymes. We will mainly use X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM to study the mechanisms and develop small molecule antiviral candidates. We provide a rich multi-disciplinary environment and access to cutting-edge technologies to our trainees.
Further details of our recent work can be found here:
Elife. 2022 Jan 21;11:e67150. doi: 10.7554/eLife.67150.
Nature Communications. 2021 Jun 2; 12: 3287. PMID: 34078893. doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-23594-y
Nature Communications. 2020 Jul 24;11(1):3718. PMID: 32709886. doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-17496-8
The Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI) is a unique, specialized cancer research center of UT Health Science Center San Antonio, focusing on basic and translational research. It occupies a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq. foot research facility on the university’s Greehey Academic and Research Campus. The GCCRI has significant external funding, a large endowment from the state, and links to philanthropic entities. San Antonio is the nation’s seventh-largest city and is located at the edge of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. San Antonio offers a rich, multicultural community, affordable cost of living, excellent weather, and a thriving biomedical industry. There is no state income tax in Texas. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in protein purification from insect or mammalian cells, protein/nucleic acid biochemistry, X-ray crystallography, and cryo-EM. Candidates are expected to possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently but also effectively and collaboratively as part of a team. An ideal candidate should hold (or soon expect to) a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biochemistry/biophysics/structural biology.
Interested candidates can apply by sending a short description of their research accomplishments and a CV with the contact information of 3 references to Dr. Yogesh Gupta (email: guptay@uthscsa.edu).