Research Assistant Position in Biochemistry/Biophysics and Actin Dynamics (with possible PhD transition) Emory University in United States

Emory University is advertising an immediate Research Assistant opening in Biochemistry/Biophysics in the Shekhar lab, led by Shashank Shekhar (Assistant Professor of Physics, Biochemistry & Cell Biology). The lab studies actin dynamics, biochemical mechanisms regulating actin behavior, and related single-molecule biophysical and biochemical questions in cell biology and mechanobiology.

This opportunity is especially suitable for a recent graduate or early-career researcher who wants targeted hands-on research experience before graduate school. The post also notes that successful candidates may have the opportunity to transition into a PhD student role in the lab later.

Research interests / keywords: biochemistry, biophysics, actin dynamics, cell culture, purified proteins, protein biochemistry, mechanobiology, single-molecule experiments, multicomponent regulation of cytoskeletal systems.

Eligibility highlights: B.S. or M.S. in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or Biophysics; experience in cell culture or working with purified proteins is expected.

Application window: deadline is 2026-05-15, or earlier if the right candidate is found.

How to apply: email the PI with your CV, a short statement of interest, and names of 2–3 references, using the subject line “Research Assistant Position.” In parallel, submit the application through the linked Emory job portal.