Adjunct Faculty Research - Chemistry - James Moody Lab
About The Position
The research adjunct will: Conduct transmission electron microscopic and X-ray crystallographic studies on various systems of interest, including proteins and ribonucleotides Computationally engineer and assay novel biologics Identify and participate in training in negative stain and cryo-electron sample preparation, sample screening, data collection, and structure solution Plan and execute experiments efficiently Present results to and counsel with the PI weekly Collaborate effectively with other research teams within and outside the laboratory Train fellow researchers in new techniques Troubleshoot failed procedures effectively Exhibit commitment to the research program and development of the laboratory Stay abreast of new developments in the macromolecular structure determination field
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science Degree
- Producing, purifying, and crystallizing proteins
- Collecting single crystal diffraction data using synchrotron sources
- Solving, refining, and depositing protein crystal structures
- Using Geneious, PyMOL, Phenix, and Coot software packages
- Oral and written English
- With time management
- With multitasking where appropriate
- Working independently or as part of a team
Nice To Haves
- Designing and cloning DNA constructs
- Organizing, training, and supervising the work of 2 to 4-person research teams
- Presenting research findings in small group and large conference settings
- Transmission electron microscopy
- Mammalian cell culture
- Organic synthesis
- Python programming
- RNA biochemistry
- Modeling protein fusions
Responsibilities
- Conduct transmission electron microscopic and X-ray crystallographic studies on various systems of interest, including proteins and ribonucleotides
- Computationally engineer and assay novel biologics
- Identify and participate in training in negative stain and cryo-electron sample preparation, sample screening, data collection, and structure solution
- Plan and execute experiments efficiently
- Present results to and counsel with the PI weekly
- Collaborate effectively with other research teams within and outside the laboratory
- Train fellow researchers in new techniques
- Troubleshoot failed procedures effectively
- Exhibit commitment to the research program and development of the laboratory
- Stay abreast of new developments in the macromolecular structure determination field
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
