Posted on Wed, 07/24/2024 - 11:11

Important Info

Faculty Sponsor (Last, First Name): 
Kopito, Ron
Stanford Departments and Centers: 
Biology
Postdoc Appointment Term: 
1 year with option for renewal contingent on funding
Appointment Start Date: 
immediate
Group or Departmental Website: 
https://www.kopitolab.com/
How to Submit Application Materials: 

Interested candidates should send CV and cover letter, along with the names of three references

Does this position pay above the required minimum?: 
No. The expected base pay for this position is the Stanford University required minimum for all postdoctoral scholars appointed through the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The FY25 minimum is $73,800.

The Kopito lab is looking for postdocs for an NIH-funded project to study the cell biology of UFMylation, a ubiquitin-like protein conjugation pathway that modifies ribosomes at the membrane of the endoplasmic reticulum (PMID: 30626644, 36945571, 38383785). The Kopito lab uses state-of-the-art functional genomics, protein biochemistry and single particle cryo-EM to understand how UFMylation controls ribosome dynamics and ER homeostasis. We are specifically seeking highly creative, passionate scientists to join our team to understand the molecular mechanism of this hitherto unappreciated but essential aspect of eukaryotic cell biology, and to join a collaborative project to elucidate the mechanism by which UFMylation controls pathological assembly of neurodegenerative disease-associated proteins like tau (PMID: 38582079, 37398204 ).

 

Applications are encouraged from talented and motivated individuals who have a Ph.D. or are nearing completion of their Ph.D. with experience in cell biology, structural biology, protein biochemistry, or neurobiology to join a highly interactive, international and collaborative team.

 

Successful candidates will have a strong track record of research productivity, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for basic research and a willingness to work as a leading part of a team with other lab members and expert collaborators.

 

Interested candidates should send CV and cover letter, along with the names of three references, to Professor Ron Kopito (Kopito@stanford.edu).

Required Qualifications: 

Successful candidates will have a PhD or equivalent and strong track record of research productivity, excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for basic research and a willingness to work as a leading part of a team with other lab members and expert collaborators

Required Application Materials: 

Interested candidates should send CV and cover letter, along with the names of three references

 

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.