Dr. Joel Butterwick

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Joel obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta, Canada, and earned his Ph.D. from Columbia University. He received postdoctoral training at Rockefeller University, where he focused on single-particle cryo-electron microscopy to determine the high-resolution structure of the olfactory receptor, insect Orco. Joel joined the Department of Pharmacology at Yale University in 2020, where he continues to study smell and taste receptors to elucidate the elementary principles of chemosensory detection.

Research Interests

Biochemistry Biophysics Cryoelectron Microscopy Electrophysiology Ligand-Gated Ion Channels Neurosciences Pharmacology Smell Taste

Experience

Research Associate

2020-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Rockefeller University • New York, NY

Engaged in research related to cryo-electron microscopy.

Postdoctoral Associate

2014-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Rockefeller University • New York, NY

Focused on high-resolution structure determination of olfactory receptors.

Awards

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Whitehall Foundation Research Grant

2022-09-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.