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We're looking for curious, rigorous people who want to push structural biology forward—and who care about where that science ends up.

Postdocs
Graduate students
Research staff
Trainees & visitors
Dr. Jamaine Davis

Dr. Jamaine Davis

Principal Investigator & Associate Professor · Assistant Dean for Scholarly Productivity & Innovation — Belmont University, Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine

Dr. Davis leads the lab's work at the intersection of structural biology, genetics, and health disparities — including research into how ABCA7 variants shape Alzheimer's risk in African Americans. He is a member of the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center and a co-founder of BioStruct-Africa's training programs.

Ph.D., Biochemistry & Biophysics — University of Pennsylvania
Postdoctoral Fellow — National Cancer Institute
Member, Vanderbilt Memory & Alzheimer's Center
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What We Look For

Traits and experience that tend to make people thrive in the lab.

Rigor & Curiosity

A drive to understand mechanism, not just generate data—comfortable questioning assumptions.

Structural & Computational Skills

Background or strong interest in structural biology, biochemistry, or computational methods.

Community-Minded

Investment in mentorship, training, and translating discovery into real-world impact.

Ways to Join

We regularly host trainees in these roles. Reach out even if a specific opening isn't listed below.

Postdoctoral Researcher — Structural Biology

Full-time On-site
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Graduate Student Researcher

Rotation / thesis On-site
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Research Lab Manager

Full-time On-site
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How to Apply

A simple, three-step process to get in touch.

  1. Step 01

    Reach out

    Send a short note through the contact form below, or email us directly with your CV.

  2. Step 02

    Initial conversation

    We'll follow up to learn about your background and what you're looking for.

  3. Step 03

    Visit & decide

    Strong matches are invited to visit the lab and meet the team before any offer.

Contact

Reach out about openings, collaborations, training programs, or anything else.

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