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University of Southern California

Postdoctoral Fellow in Structural Biology and Molecular Biology University of Southern California in United States

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Biochemistry

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Fully funded postdoctoral position with multi-year funding, salary based on the NIH postdoctoral stipend scale, and full fringe benefits.

Deadline

Dec 3, 2026

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University of Southern California

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Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
Cancer Biology
Biology
Crystallography
Structural Biology
Infectious Disease
Cryo-electron Microscopy
Medical Science
Physics

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About this position

Postdoctoral Fellow opportunity at the University of Southern California in the laboratory of Dr. Xiaojiang Chen. The position is centered on structural biology and molecular biology, with research on enzymes involved in DNA/RNA transcription and their roles in cancer and infectious diseases.

The postdoc will lead structural and functional studies using cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, biochemistry, and molecular biology. The lab highlights access to state-of-the-art cryo-EM and X-ray facilities, plus close collaborations with chemical biologists to investigate functional mechanisms.

This is a fully funded postdoctoral research associate role with multi-year funding, a salary aligned with the NIH postdoctoral stipend scale, and full fringe benefits. The position is based at USC Main Campus in Los Angeles, California, United States.

Applicants interested in structural biology, enzyme mechanisms, transcription biology, cancer biology, and infection-related molecular mechanisms should review the lab website and submit an application through Nature Careers. Closing date: 2026-12-03.

Funding details

Fully funded postdoctoral position with multi-year funding, salary based on the NIH postdoctoral stipend scale, and full fringe benefits.

What's required

PhD-level training is implied for a postdoctoral research associate. The role seeks experience or interest in structural biology and molecular biology, with work involving cryo-EM, X-ray crystallography, biochemistry, and molecular biology. Candidates should be prepared to study enzymes involved in DNA/RNA transcription related to cancer and infectious diseases.

How to apply

Apply through the Nature Careers application portal for this postdoctoral fellow position. Review the USC lab website for project context before submitting your application materials.

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