Structural Vaccinology Researcher

4 days ago


Livermore, California, United States Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in the field of structural vaccinology and computational immunology.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct advanced independent research to design and construct vaccine candidates using both experimental and computational approaches.
  • Employ a variety of structural biology techniques, including X-ray crystallography and cryo-electron microscopy, to determine the 3D structures of vaccine candidates and their interactions with the immune system.
  • Use physics-based modeling, simulation, and machine learning techniques to predict protein-protein interactions, protein stability, and other biophysical properties.
  • Develop collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team of computational scientists, structural biologists, engineers, and immunologists to integrate computational models with experimental data internally and with external partners in academia, industry, and other national laboratories.
  • Publish research results in peer-reviewed scientific or technical journals and present results at external conferences, seminars, and/or technical meetings.
Qualifications:
  • PhD in Structural biology, biochemistry, biophysics, computer science, computational biology, computational physics, computational chemistry or equivalent combination of education and related experience.
  • Experience with protein expression, purification, and structural biology techniques.
  • Advanced knowledge and significant experience in vaccine design and immunology.
  • Ability to work independently on defined research projects, as well as a member of a large team.
  • Ability to develop independent research projects as demonstrated through publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts.
Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?
  • Included in 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor.
  • Flexible Benefits Package.
  • 401(k).
  • Relocation Assistance.
  • Education Reimbursement Program.
  • Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs).


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