Postdoctoral Fellow- Biological Chemistry, Kirchhofer lab Full-time

Postdoctoral Fellow Opportunity

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The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the laboratory of Dr. Daniel Kirchhofer in the Department of Biological Chemistry at Genentech. This position offers an exciting opportunity to use state-of-the-art peptide display technologies – including phage and mRNA display of macrocyclic and cystine-knot peptide libraries – to discover peptides that modulate the function of therapeutically relevant protein targets. A major focus will be on members of the type II transmembrane serine protease family, cell-surface enzymes implicated in disease processes such as viral entry. In parallel, you will engineer disulfide-constrained peptide libraries designed to engage challenging, flat protein–protein interfaces, using a newly developed scaffold with a unique surface topology, and will leverage machine-learning-assisted methods for peptide sequence optimization. To elucidate mechanisms of peptide activity, the successful candidate will apply a broad range of biochemical, biophysical, structural, and cellular methods.

The ideal applicant is an independent, creative scientist who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The position offers extensive opportunities to interact with the vibrant Genentech postdoctoral community as well as scientists across multiple departments.

Who You Are:

A Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, structural biology or related discipline and a proven record of productivity in their graduate career as demonstrated by first-author publications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong experience in molecular biology
• Expertise in engineering, expressing and purifying proteins
• Experience with directed evolution (yeast, phage, mRNA display, etc.) is preferred
• Experience in peptide chemistry is a plus
• Proficiency in surface plasmon resonance or biolayer interferometry
• Proficient in structural biology (crystallography and or cryo-EM) is a plus
• Experience with tissue culture, cell-based assays
• Strong analytical, collaborative, communication and organizational skills

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The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of California is $100,000 to $106,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Relocation benefits are available for this job posting.

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