密苏里大学堪萨斯分校酶化学博士后岗位

Institution

Univ. of Missouri - Kansas City
 
Position

Enzyme Chemistry Postdoctoral Fellow 

Location

Kansas City, MO

Date Posted

Sep 6th 2007 

Deadline

Open Until Filled 

Description

A position is available for a Ph.D. scientist (biochemistry, chemistry, or medicinal chemistry background) to investigate the molecular basis for enzyme catalysis, inhibition, or regulation. Experience with metabolite/inhibitor synthesis or with computational approaches to docking/modeling of enzyme-ligand complexes would be an advantage for the candidate.

Expression and isolation of recombinant proteins will be required for pursuit of the project, which includes study of enzyme structure/function correlations and investigation/evaluation of new enzyme inhibitors. Other requirements include the ability to pursue a project with some independence and a record of publications from previous research.

The Miziorko lab group investigates animal and microbial enzymes of HMG-CoA and isoprenoid metabolism as well as homologous proteins. A variety of mechanistic tools (spectroscopically active substrate analogs, enzyme inhibitors, etc.) in our lab facilitates investigation of recombinant forms of these proteins.

Position appointments include a generous fringe benefit package. More experienced candidates may qualify for non-tenure track junior faculty appointments. The laboratory is located in an attractive urban university campus, adjacent to pleasant residential areas as well as many of Kansas City’s venues for cultural and social activities.

Applicants should be eligible to work in the U.S. and those available to interview/visit the laboratory in Kansas City will receive priority in applicant screening. Interested candidates should forward a CV and contact information for 3 professional references to:

Dr. Henry Miziorko
Marion-Merrell-Dow Professor
Molecular Biology & Biochemistry
University of Missouri-Kansas City

Contact

H. Miziorko
Univ. of Missouri - Kansas City
School of Biological Sciences
5007 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, MO 64110
United States
Email: miziorkoh@umkc.edu