*NIH-funded Postdoctoral Associate position in Structural Virology at the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio* The laboratory of Dr. Yogesh Gupta (http://ccri.uthscsa.edu/YGupta.html) is seeking an enthusiastic Postdoctoral Associate to study the structures and specificity of RNA modification enzymes. We will mainly use X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM to study the mechanisms and develop small molecule antiviral candidates. We provide a rich multi-disciplinary environment and access to cutting-edge technologies to our trainees. Further details of our recent work can be found here: Elife. 2022 Jan 21;11:e67150. doi: 10.7554/eLife.67150 https://elifesciences.org/articles/67150. Nature Communications. 2021 Jun 2; 12: 3287. PMID: 34078893. doi: 10.1038/s41467-021-23594-y https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-021-23594-y Nature Communications. 2020 Jul 24;11(1):3718. PMID: 32709886. doi: 10.1038/s41467-020-17496-8 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17496-8 Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience in protein purification from insect or mammalian cells, protein/nucleic acid biochemistry, X-ray crystallography, and cryo-EM. Candidates are expected to possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently but also effectively and collaboratively as part of a team. An ideal candidate should hold (or soon expect to) a Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biochemistry/biophysics/structural biology. The Greehey Children’s Cancer Research Institute (GCCRI) is a unique, specialized cancer research center of UT Health Science Center San Antonio, focusing on basic and translational research. It occupies a state-of-the-art 100,000 sq. foot research facility on the university’s Greehey Academic and Research Campus. The GCCRI has significant external funding, a large endowment from the state, and links to philanthropic entities. San Antonio is the nation’s seventh-largest city and is located at the edge of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. San Antonio offers a rich, multicultural community, affordable cost of living, excellent weather, and a thriving biomedical industry. There is no state income tax in Texas. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Interested candidates can apply by sending a short description of their research accomplishments and a CV with the contact information of 3 references to Dr. Yogesh Gupta (email: [email protected]). *All Postdoctoral appointments are designated as security-sensitive positions. UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.* -- Yogesh Gupta, Ph.D. Associate Professor Department of Biochemistry and Structural Biology University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio 8403 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, USA 78229 http://ccri.uthscsa.edu/YGupta.html