Postdoctoral Research Positions Available Now in Truman Lab!

Understanding the PTMs on mitochondrial chaperones

 

Although chaperones have been studied for over 50 years, little is known about the numerous post-translational modifications that impact in vitro and in vivo chaperone function (the "chaperone code"). These modifications likely come from kinases activated in diverse processes such as the DNA damage response, autophagy, MAP kinase signaling and related processes.

 

The candidate will study the role of the mitochondrial chaperone code primarily in yeast, but also in mammalian cells. The project will involve a range of molecular technologies including mass spectrometry, site-directed mutagenesis and high-throughput screening. 

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Required qualifications:

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• Ph.D in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology or related field.

• Experience with yeast (saccharomyces cerevisiae) including transformation, gene deletion, epitope tagging of genes

• Experience with general molecular techniques such as Western Blotting, DNA cloning, co-immunoprecipitation

• Background in chaperones (in vitro or yeast assays) 

• Expertise in yeast signal transduction

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NIH Funding is available for 4 years, with the expectation that the candidate will work with Dr. Truman to apply for fellowships during this time. Ideal candidates will have graduated less than 1 year from their start date in the Truman lab. Candidates should have published at least one paper in a journal with an IF>3.

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To apply, please send 1) CV, 2) cover letter explaining research history, why you are specifically interested in the lab as well as techniques you can bring to the lab  and 3) relevant publications to atruman1@uncc.edu

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