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Structural Biology Professors and Supervisors in United States
Professors in structural biology in united states
1,241 professors found
Professor
Purdue University
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
Computational Biology
Professor
University of Missouri Columbia
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Computational Biology
Structural Biology
Professor and Constellation Chair
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
Protein Expression
University Professor and Henry Rutgers Chair/Director-Proteomics/Founding Director-Institute for Quantitative Biomedicine
Rutgers University
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
Chemical Biology
Assistant Professor
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Structural Biology
Molecular Physics
Genome Stability
University of Michigan
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Structural Biology
Protein Chemistry
Protein Folding
Rice University
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Protein Chemistry
Structural Biology
Biosynthesis
Assistant Professor
North Carolina State University
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Structural Biology
Chromatin Biology
Molecular Interactions
Professor
Van Andel Institute
United States
Research Interests
Biochemistry
Cell Biology
Molecular Biology
Structural Biology
Protein Folding
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University of Kansas
United States
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1 month ago
MS/PhD positions are available at Kansas State University in Manhattan, USA, in the Pet Food Safety & Microbiology Lab led by Dr. Zirui Ray Xiong in the Department of Grain and Food Science. The research focus includes non-thermal food protection , microbial ecology , pathogen persistence in pet food facilities , and prebiotics and probiotics for pet gut health . This opportunity is especially relevant for students interested in food science , microbiology , animal science , and veterinary-relat...
Molecular Biology
Food Science
Microbiology
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Baylor University
United States
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3 days ago
Baylor University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is accepting applications for its Ph.D. program in Chemistry and Biochemistry. The program offers opportunities to engage in innovative chemistry research, collaborate with faculty, and develop advanced expertise across a variety of chemistry-related research areas. It is intended for students seeking doctoral-level academic and research training within a university research community. The priority application deadline is December 1, 2...
Biochemistry
Chemistry
3 days ago
The Graduate Center, CUNY
United States
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4 days ago
The City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center is inviting applications to its Ph.D. Program in Biochemistry for Fall 2027 . This doctoral opportunity is designed for students pursuing advanced study and research in biochemistry , including the investigation of biological systems using chemical and molecular approaches. Applications from underrepresented minority candidates are especially encouraged. Benefits include the CUNY Science Scholarship , a tuition waiver, health insurance, care...
Biochemistry
Chemistry
Biology
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4 days ago
Living costs in United States
Estimated costs in United States.
MonthlyYearly | United States |
|---|---|
 Groceries Basic food shopping for one student per year | $3.0k $3,000/yr |
 Clothing Basic clothing and seasonal needs per year | $1.5k $1,500/yr |
 Books & Academic Supplies Textbooks, stationery, and academic materials per year | $800 $800/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | $12.0k $12,000/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
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Research Assistant Professor
Boston University
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Rna Biology
Malaria Research
Assistant Professor
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
United States
Research Interests
Virology
Immunology
Immune Response
Inflammatory Biology
Flow Cytometry
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Professor
University of California, Irvine
United States
Research Interests
Cell Biology
Biochemistry
Transcriptional Biology
Transcriptomic
Next-generation Sequencing
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University of Arizona
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The University of Arizona’s Department of Basic Medical Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral research associate for Dr. Miao Zhang’s laboratory in Phoenix. The laboratory studies the structure and function of membrane proteins, with particular emphasis on ion channels and transporters. The research program uses cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) to investigate membrane-protein architecture and mechanisms, supporting longer-term applications in AI-driven drug discovery. The role also encompasses mu...
Biomedical Engineering
Biology
Structural Biology
+8 more
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Saint Louis University
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Zhang Lab at Saint Louis University is recruiting a postdoctoral fellow for research at the intersection of bioinformatics, comparative genomics, structural analysis, and machine learning. The position is centered on independent computational research with an emphasis on protein bioinformatics, evolutionary analysis, and structural bioinformatics, alongside the development and application of machine-learning approaches. The fellow will contribute to manuscript and grant preparation, includin...
Computer Science
Evolutionary Biology
Biology
+8 more
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Thomas Jefferson University
Just Landed
United States
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New Today
Just Landed
The Debler Laboratory at Thomas Jefferson University is recruiting a postdoctoral scientist for a project at the intersection of biochemistry and structural biology. The position focuses on understanding the mechanism of macromolecular machines and assemblies using high-end structural approaches, with particular emphasis on x-ray crystallography and/or cryo-electron microscopy. The lab is described as well funded by NIH, strongly equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation, and embedded in a ...
Biochemistry
Molecular Biology
Chemistry
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