Jobs in Structural Biology and Related Fields


Postdoc/research position at Duke University/National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences/Van Andel Institute


United States
Application deadline: 01 Jun 2026


We’re Hiring: Multi-Disciplinary Research Team to Uncover α-Synuclein Conformational Diversity in Disease
Participating institutions:

  • Duke University
  • National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
  • Van Andel Institute

 

Open postdocs/research associates with expertise in:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Structural Biology
  • Protein Biology / Biochemistry

 

You will work at the intersection of computational and experimental biology to study α-synuclein structure, function, and aggregation, contributing to cutting-edge assay development.

 

We’re looking for researchers (PhD) with relevant experience in:

  • Data analysis/programming (Python, R)
  • Machine learning/image analysis (Image processing, helical reconstruction, variability analysis)
  • Structural biology (cryo-EM, crystallography, modeling)
  • Protein expression, purification, and biochemistry

 

Why join:

  • Cross-institutional, high-impact science
  • Access to state-of-the-art technologies and scalable high-performance computing
  • Collaborative environment across top research centers

 

Locations: NC, MI (depending on role)
Hiring will begin on June 1, 2026
Apply: Send CV + short statement (role/location preference) to asap.postdoc@duke.edu