Assistant Academic Research Scientist, School of Medicine: Biochemistry

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

2h • Onsite

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.
Description
Under minimal supervision, the Assistant Academic Research Scientist performs a wide range of highly technical and complex tasks necessary to advance basic and/or translational research programs.
This position will be tasked with performing molecular modeling and computer aided drug design including docking, QSAR, core replacement, and pharmacophore modeling. Candidate should have experience with the following software: Schrödinger (Maestro, Glide, molecular dynamics), Cresset (Flare, FEP), and GraphPad. Ideal candidate will also have wet lab experience including cloning, mammalian cell culture, and recombinant protein expression and purification.

Requirements

• PhD
• OR Master's degree and two years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab .
• OR Bachelor's degree and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab.
• Laboratory experience should be related to area of assignment.
• Internship experience or experience prior to attaining the qualifying degree is not considered eligible work experience for this job classification.

Nice To Haves

• Ideal candidate will have a Doctorate Degree in Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Chemistry, or related discipline.
• Experience in biochemistry and bioinformatics required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working with experimental platforms specific to the hiring Program.
• Duties will include but are not limited to experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results of basic and/or translational research.
• Will be required to review literature and apply advanced knowledge, skills, and input necessary for protocol development.
• May assist in grant and other funding applications, as necessary and appropriate.
• Performs other responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees