PostedMarch 03, 2023Date: 3.01.2023Title: Postdoctoral ScholarDepartment: BiochemistrySchool: MedicineLocation: Wood Building, 4th floorSupervisor Name and Title: Boaz Tirosh - Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Case Western Reserve UniversityPOSITION OBJECTIVEA postdoctoral position is available to study the biochemistry of mast cells and evaluate new asthma therapies. The postdoctoral fellows will lead the projects to build cellular and animal studies to elucidate mast cell function in vitro and in vivo. Additional projects that involve cellular proteostasis in cancer will be discussed.The Department of Biochemistry has a highly interactive environment with state-of-the-art core facilities (mass spectrometry, cytometry, microscopy, biophysics and structural biology). Competitive stipends and benefits packages are available.QUALIFICATIONSExperience: 0-5 years of postdoctoral experience in the field of Immunology, Pharmacology, cell biology, biochemistry.Education/Licensing: Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in Immunology, Pharmacology, cell biology, biochemistry, or other aspects of life science.DESIRED SKILLSExperience with biochemistry of proteins (western blotting, protein purification).Experience in tissue handling (lysis, histology).Experience in flow cytometry.Experience with expression (E. coli, yeast, and mammalian cells) and purification of proteins or nucleic acids.Experience with mammalian cell culture and imagingCompetent in molecular biology (cloning, and site-directed mutagenesis)Basic/advanced computer programming (Python, MATLAB, or R)Proficient in scientific writingAPPLICANT INSTRUCTIONSInterested candidates should send a cover/motivation letter and a CV with the names and contact information of 2-3 references to Boaz Tirosh ().Case Western Reserve University strives to maintain a diverse and inclusive work environment. All applicants are protected under Federal law from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age and genetics.