RAP opportunity at National Institute of Standards and Technology NIST
Studying the structures and interactions of proteins and biomacromolecules in solutions using scattering techniques
Location
NIST Center for Neutron Research
opportunity |
location |
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50.61.01.C0836 |
Gaithersburg, MD |
NIST only participates in the February and August reviews.
Advisers
name |
email |
phone |
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Yun Liu |
yun.liu@nist.gov |
301.975.6235 |
Description
Interactions between biomacromolecules determine their solution structures, cluster formation, phase diagram and dynamics. For biomacromolecules, such as proteins, scattering techniques are still the main tool to obtain the interaction information due to their small sizes. We are interested in furthering our understanding of the structures and interactions of proteins and other biomacromolecules in solutions using scattering methods. The research includes, but not limited to, developing novel scattering methods to obtain the interaction information accurately, understanding the roles of different solvent molecules on the effective interaction, and the structure of reversible cluster formation driven by the interaction. The research outcome will be important and useful for both the R&D of the pharmaceutical industry and the fundamental understanding of proteins and other macromolecules in many biological systems.
key words
protein; interaction; structure; scattering; neutron scattering; biomacromolecules;
Eligibility
Citizenship:
Open to U.S. citizens
Level:
Open to Postdoctoral applicants
Stipend
Base Stipend |
Travel Allotment |
Supplementation |
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$82,764.00 |
$3,000.00 |
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