Jobs

The following positions are available in Dr. Fang Li’s lab in the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Minnesota Medical School. Our research focuses on the cell entry mechanisms of viruses with pandemic potential (including coronaviruses, filoviruses, and others), as well as developing drugs and vaccines to block viral entry. We use structural and biochemical approaches to achieve these goals, without working with live viruses.

To learn more about Dr. Li’s research, visit the Laboratory of Structural Biology of Disease website.

To learn more about Dr. Li’s scientific journey, read the University of Minnesota Medical School profile, Why I’m a Scientist: Dr. Fang Li.

You can also watch a short overview video of Dr. Li’s research.

To apply, please send a statement of research interest and a CV to [email protected]. Additionally, please arrange for two reference letters to be sent directly to [email protected].

Postdoctoral Scientists

Candidates should hold a PhD in structural biology, biochemistry, virology, or a related field. A strong record of first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals is essential. Experience with cryo-EM is preferred but not required. Salary is based on NIH rates.

Ph.D. Students

Candidates should be highly motivated about scientific research, have a major in biochemistry, microbiology, or a related field, and meet requirements for one of the following departmental admissions: Pharmacology, Biochemistry, or Veterinary Medicine. When applying to these programs, applicants are encouraged to clearly indicate their interest in joining Dr. Li’s laboratory.

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Candidates should have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology or a related field, along with experience in molecular cloning, protein expression, and protein purification.

Undergraduate Research Assistants

Paid undergraduate researchers will work on protein expression, purification, and related biochemical experiments. Students should be in good academic standing.