Adjunct Researcher - Chemistry & Biochemistry - James Moody Research Lab
About The Position
This position is for an Adjunct Researcher in Chemistry & Biochemistry at the James Moody Research Lab. The role involves engineering protein fusions, producing them, and screening them for crystallization. The researcher will also be responsible for collecting and processing diffraction data, solving and refining molecular structures, and troubleshooting experiments. Additionally, the position requires preparing presentation materials and publications, training and mentoring students and postdocs, leading research team activities, and communicating findings with the Principal Investigator (PI) and other research teams. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain research productivity and support the academic and religious missions of Brigham Young University.
Requirements
- PhD in Chemistry or closely related field (must be completed by the start date)
- Experience in protein fusion design
- Extensive experience in molecular cloning, protein production, and protein crystallography
- Experience troubleshooting experiments
- Experience training, supervising, and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students
- Experience in presentation and manuscript preparation and delivery
- Must relocate and/or reside in Utah for the duration of employment
- Must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards
Nice To Haves
- Member in good standing of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (preference given to qualified candidates)
Responsibilities
- Engineer protein fusions and produce them in bacterial or insect cell culture
- Screen produced proteins against crystallization screens and mount crystals for diffraction
- Screen mounted crystals remotely using beamline robotics and collect diffraction datasets
- Process collected diffraction datasets, solve, and refine molecular structures
- Troubleshoot experiments as needed
- Prepare presentation materials and publications
- Train, supervise, and mentor postdoctoral, graduate, and undergraduate researchers
- Lead and coordinate the activities of an effective and efficient research team
- Regularly communicate findings and needs with PI and other research teams
- Maintain research productivity
Benefits
- Support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
