Scientists in the Keating lab carry out research that involves experimental and computational method development, as well as the application of established and novel methods to problems in molecular recognition. Many lab members have projects that involve both experiments and computation, but this is not a requirement. Scientists and engineers from a range of backgrounds who are interested in using their ideas and skills to advance our understanding of protein interaction specificity are encouraged to apply.
Position open for a tenure-track collaborator, in Braga Portugal
Prof. Keating and Prof. Karl Berggren (MIT Electrical Engineering) are helping the Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory (INL) hire a faculty member in the area of nano-templated self-assembly of biomolecules. The successful candidate will join an on-going collaboration between the two MIT groups.
INL is the first fully international research organization in Europe in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology. Candidates with outstanding CVs and demonstrated excellence in scientific topics related to templated self-assembly, nanolithography and/or manipulation of biomolecules on surfaces will be especially considered. INL welcomes applicants with previous industrial laboratory experience (at least 5 years of Postdoctoral experience), an interdisciplinary research track and availability for temporary relocation between Massachusetts (US) and Braga (Portugal). The start-up package and remuneration scheme is in line with those offered by other International Organizations and according to candidate experience and background. Applicants should contact Prof. Keating or email quantum-assistant@mit.edu. The detailed position announcement can be found here:
http://www.iinl.org/work-employment-opening.php?id=30
Graduate students
Graduate students join the lab through PhD programs offered by the university. All applications are made directly to these programs, which will arrange on-campus interviews for top candidates. These visits make it possible to discuss your interest in the lab one-on-one before selecting a graduate program. Please make sure to indicate your interest in the Keating lab in your application and to the graduate office. All students carry out research rotations before choosing a thesis lab in the spring of their first year. One or two graduate students typically join the lab each year.
We encourage you to apply:
Biology PhD program
http://mit.edu/biology/www/graduate/index.html
CSB PhD program
http://csbi.mit.edu/education/phd.html
Undergraduate research
The Keating lab encourages UROP candidates interested in our work to contact Prof. Keating directly to inquire about openings. We periodically post openings at the biology department site (http://mit.edu/biology/www/undergrad/biology_urop.html) or through the UROP office (http://web.mit.edu/urop/research/openings.html), but other positions may be available.
Paid summer internships are not available, except through MIT programs such as UROP, MSRP or the HHMI-MIT summer research fellows program in chemical biology.
