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Postdoctoral Associate in Molecular Biology, Cryogenic Electron Tomography, and Soft X-ray Tomography Stony Brook University in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Molecular Biology

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Aug 16, 2026

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United States

University

Stony Brook University

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Keywords

Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Biology
Microscopy
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Medical Science
X-ray Imaging
Transmission Electron Microscopy

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Stony Brook University is advertising a Postdoctoral Associate position in the Department of Biochemistry & Cell Biology in Stony Brook, New York, United States. The project is led by Dr. Kathryn Gunn and focuses on vesicular storage of pancreatic metabolic enzymes, combining molecular biology, cryogenic electron tomography, soft x-ray tomography, confocal microscopy, and 3D cellular visualization.

The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative research project involving pancreatic tissue culture, nanobody display approaches, negative stain electron microscopy, and enzymatic activity assays. The role includes carrying out experiments, analyzing data for publication, assisting with training lab members, and presenting research at lab meetings and scientific conferences.

Eligibility highlights: applicants must have a Ph.D. (or foreign equivalent) in Molecular Biology or a closely related field by the start date. Required experience includes cryogenic electron tomography, soft x-ray tomography, and molecular biology techniques. Preferred experience includes confocal microscopy, pancreatic cell line culture, and 3D cellular visualization.

Funding: this is a full-time paid postdoctoral appointment with a salary of $58,000-$68,000 plus $4,000 location pay.

Application window: posted August 3, 2026 and closes August 16, 2026 at 11:59 PM. Applicants should submit a CV/resume and cover letter through the university’s online application portal.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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