About
overview
The Loerch lab studies translational regulation, or simply said, how a cell instructs ribosomes to make the right protein at the right time and in the right place. We use cutting edge cryo-EM methods including single particle analysis (SPA) to determine the high-resolution structures of purified complexes and high-resolution template matching (HRTM) to investigate these complexes in their native environment in the cell. Our goal is to establish a more comprehensive understanding of structure-function relationships of specialized ribosomal complexes.
Location
The Loerch Lab is located on the fourth floor of the Physical Sciences Building.
Office: Room 460
Lab: Room 453
Contact
- sloerch@ucsc.edu
- 831-459-2776
Mailing Address:
University of California, Santa Cruz
1156 High St.
Mailstop: Chemistry
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Frequently Asked questions
Yes, I encourage you to apply to the Chemistry and Biochemistry or PBSE program. If you’d like to chat about it email me!
We are always intrested in hearing from enthusiastic postoctoral candidates who would like to work with us. Publications are beneficial but I don’t require to exceed a certain number. If you have preprints or complete drafts of submitted manuscripts you can include these in your application (along with your statement of research interests and goals, CV and references).
Yes, provided we are successful at getting you a visa. Interested postdocs should contact me directly and interested graduate students should apply to the Chemistry and Biochemistry or PBSE program.
Typically postdocs stay for 3-5 years but this is not set in stone. The duration of your postdoc depends on many variables including choice of project, publications, carreer options and funding. It largely also depends on your goals. Do you want a faculty position in an R1 institution? A position in a PUI? Industry? Once you join my lab we will discuss your goals and work together on establishing and implementing training goals and identify opportunities to gain required experience.