Are you interesting in joining the Sundberg Lab?
We are part of the Department of Biochemistry, Emory University School of Medicine and the Graduate Division of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Laney Graduate School. The graduate students in one of these programs should contact Eric (see below) if they are interested in doing a laboratory rotation in the Sundberg Lab. Prospective graduate students interested in our research should seek admission to one of these programs.
Our laboratory is highly collaborative. Within the group, there is no competition between fellows and students. Instead, there is a spirit of mutually beneficial aid as we have members of the lab who join with expertise in one or a few techniques that we employ, but who invariably find that they need to master those other techniques in our scientific repertoire to advance their projects. Beyond our own laboratory, we collaborate extensively with other scientists at Emory University, other academic institutions and industrial partners. These outside collaborations allow us to incorporate expertise in molecular biology, computational biology, cellular biology, cancer biology, microbiology, immunology, and virology that is beyond the scope of our own capabilities, and results in significantly more comprehensive approaches to the scientific questions that we seek to answer. The highly collaborative nature of our group is exemplified by the majority of our publications, on which numerous members of our own laboratory, as well as scientists from other institutions, are co-authors.
Postdoctoral fellows
Molecular MECHANISMS of Infectious Disease and Cancer
Department of Biochemistry, Emory University School of Medicine
Applicants are sought to fill multiple Postdoctoral Fellow positions to work on interdisciplinary projects in the molecular bases of infectious disease and cancer in the laboratory of Dr. Eric J. Sundberg, Professor and Chair of the Department of Biochemistry at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.
Projects in the Sundberg laboratory focus on the structural, energetic and functional dissection of molecular mechanisms of infection, immunity and cancer, as well as the development of protein-based therapeutics and small molecule antibiotics. We leverage our longstanding expertise in protein X-ray crystallography and growing expertise in cryo-electron microscopy to define molecular recognition events in order to rationalize our development of novel therapeutics. For more about our research program see .
A Ph.D. or equivalent degree in biochemistry, molecular biology, or closely related discipline is required. Demonstrated capabilities with structural biology, molecular biophysics and protein engineering techniques, as well as the ability to work in a vibrant, highly productive, intellectually stimulating and collaborative research group, are highly sought.
Interested applicants for these positions should send: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a statement of research interests and experience, not to exceed two pages; and (3) the names and contact information of three references. All files should be sent as PDF files, electronically to Dr. Sundberg with the subject line “Emory postdoctoral fellow”. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.
Staff Scientist
Protein Engineering/Directed Evolution
Department of Biochemistry, Emory University School of Medicine
Applicants are sought to fill a Staff Scientist position to work on interdisciplinary projects investigating the molecular mechanisms of infectious diseases and cancer with a focus on novel protein-based therapeutic development in the laboratory of Professor Eric J. Sundberg, incoming Chair of the Department of Biochemistry at the Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia.
Projects in the Sundberg laboratory focus on the structural, energetic and functional dissection of molecular mechanisms of infection, immunity and cancer, as well as the development of protein-based therapeutics and small molecule antibiotics. We leverage our longstanding expertise in structural biology to define molecular recognition events in order to rationalize the development of novel therapeutics. More details of our research, including publications, can be found at:
The successful applicant will direct all protein engineering efforts in the Sundberg laboratory. Accordingly, demonstrated capabilities and a publication track record in protein engineering by directed evolution methods (e.g., phage, yeast or ribosome display) are requirements for the position. The ability to work in a collaborative research group is also critically important. Minimum qualifications include a PhD or equivalent terminal degree OR a Master’s degree and five years of relevant experience.
Applications should consist of: (1) a curriculum vitae; (2) a statement of research interests and experience, not to exceed two pages; and (3) the names and contact information of three references. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Expected start date for the position is as early as September 1, 2019, coincident with the move of the Sundberg laboratory from the University of Maryland School of Medicine to the Emory University School of Medicine.