Scientist in Biochemical Research Opportunities

22 hours ago


Parkville, Victoria, Australia Monash University Full time
About Monash University

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Job Overview

This is a fixed-term appointment of two years. The successful candidate will work on optimizing challenging GPCR biochemical samples for cryo-EM structure determination and/or biophysical and biochemical study of GPCR function.

The position requires a PhD in an appropriate discipline and experience in membrane protein biochemistry, preferably with additional specific expertise in structural characterisation of membrane proteins by cryo-EM. Prior experience working with GPCRs would be beneficial.

Key Responsibilities
  • Optimise challenging GPCR biochemical samples for cryo-EM structure determination and/or biophysical and biochemical study of GPCR function.
  • Contribute to the determination of the structure of GPCRs to drive structure activity programs and for structure assist drug design.
  • Work within a broader team integrating membrane protein biochemistry, high-resolution cryo-EM structure determination, computational chemistry, molecular and analytical pharmacology, and medicinal chemistry to understand and modulate GPCR function.
Requirements

To be successful, you will need:

  • A PhD in an appropriate discipline.
  • Experience in membrane protein biochemistry, preferably with additional specific expertise in structural characterisation of membrane proteins by cryo-EM.
  • Prior experience working with GPCRs is desirable.
What We Offer

Monash offers flexible and hybrid working arrangements, supporting staff to combine work and personal commitments. We also have a range of policies in place enabling staff to achieve a better work-life balance.

At Monash, we foster an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, committed to fostering diverse perspectives and ideas. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us in confidence.



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