The Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics provides opportunities for postdoctoral study with faculty who are nationally and internationally known for their work in areas of structural biology, protein chemistry, protein folding, electron transfer, energetics, signaling and gene regulation, and who have an increasing presence in applications to clinical issues. In conjunction with the School of Medicine, the Department provides an extraordinary broad set of core resources in the advanced technologies necessary to modern biochemical and biophysical resources. A number of advanced laboratories support research efforts based on x-ray crystallography, macromolecular NMR and EPR spectroscopy, medical and biochemical imaging, computational biophysics, and a variety of preparative and analytical resources.

Postdocs also have the opportunity to take part in educational activities which enhance their development as scientists. Lectures and seminars by outstanding scientists are plentiful both in the Department and throughout the University. In addition, the Department's annual two-day Retreat and the weekly Friday Research Discussions provide opportunities for postdocs to present their work.

Our postdocs are represented on the School-wide Postdoctoral Council, sponsored by the Office of Biomedical Postdoctoral Programs, which has been involved in the implementation of projects such as new guidelines for postdoctoral training in the School and organization of seminars on issues pertinent to postdocs. The Department sponsors monthly lunches for postdocs in the Department at which issues pertaining to postdoctoral training are discussed in an informal atmosphere.

Approximately 70 postdoctoral fellows are currently associated with the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. See Faculty and Research Programs for individual faculty research interests.