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Single Molecule Biophysics of Molecular Motors (New York, NY 10461)

A postdoc position is available in the Laboratory of Prof. Arne Gennerich in the Gruss-Lipper Biophotonics Center and the Department of Anatomy and Structural Biology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (www.gennerichlab.org/). Applicants with experience in MatLab programming and with interests in molecular biophysics are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Gennerich laboratory is interested in the fundamental molecular mechanisms of cytoskeletal motor proteins and their associated biological processes. The lab employs a multidisciplinary approach integrating microscopy development, single-molecule biophysics (high-resolution optical trapping and multicolor single-molecule fluorescence microscopy), biochemistry and molecular biology to dissect the mechanisms of microtubule-based motor proteins.

Current research is focused on the molecular mechanism microtubule-associated motor protein, cytoplasmic dynein. We combine the development of sub-wavelength resolution and single-molecule microscopy techniques with biochemistry and cell biology tools to explore how dynein works at the molecular level. The mechanistic insights gained from these studies will lead to a better understanding of the fundamental design principles of motor proteins and their associated cellular functions.

Successful candidates should have previous experience in MatLab programming and interest in optical engineering and molecular biophysics. Interested applicants should submit a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of three references to Dr. Gennerich at arne.gennerich@einstein.yu.edu. Received applications will be reviewed immediately.



Prof. Dr. Arne Gennerich
arne.gennerich@einstein.yu.edu
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
New York, NY 10461