Post Doctoral Research Associate Biochemical Structure/Synthesis

Brookhaven National Laboratory • Upton, NY

2d • $74,050 • Onsite

About The Position

Researchers in the Biology Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory seek to unravel and fully describe the complexities of biological systems—from how plants build their woody biomass, make oils, phenolics and other products to the role of proteins in disease. Our work helps to develop and makes use of the tools and techniques of biochemistry, molecular genetics, and structural biology. We also leverage the unique capabilities of Brookhaven’s National Synchrotron Light Source-II and Center for Functional Nanomaterials; major research facilities open to scientists from around the world. Our research makes important contributions to fulfilling the missions of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Basic Energy Sciences and Office of Biological and Environmental Research. In addition, together with the Collider-Accelerator Department, the Biology Department manages the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) at Brookhaven, which is used by radiobiologists and physicists to study the effects of space radiation on both living and non-living systems with the aim of protecting future astronauts. The Biology Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks to fill a Postdoctoral Research Associate opening. In this role you will engage in the exploration of plant secondary metabolism, lignin biosynthesis, and the related post-translational regulation and metabolic crosstalk. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community.

Requirements

• Requires a Ph.D. in plant biochemistry, plant molecular genetics, or related field
• Laboratory research experience in plant molecular genetics or Plant Biochemistry
• Standard molecular biology techniques such as DNA and RNA isolation, molecular cloning, protein expression and purification, enzymatic assay and product analysis.
• Experience in the studies of protein-protein interaction, protein/enzyme complex, protein post-translational modifications, proteomics, and/ or plant metabolite analysis.
• A proven track record of experimental design, execution and data analysis as reflected in manuscript writing and successful publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Demonstrated track record of poster presentations and/or oral presentations at scientific meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge on plant secondary metabolism, particularly phenylpropanoid-lignin biosynthesis, and/or plant cell wall biology.
• Membrane protein preparation and the related functional characterization
• Chemical analysis and/or structural determination of plant cell wall components.
• Operating analytic instrument such as HPLC, LC-MS and/or GC-MS and performing data analyses.

Responsibilities

• Designing and conducting experiments.
• Establishing and maintaining experimental materials/samples
• Documenting and presenting research results at meetings and conferences
• Writing manuscripts

Benefits

• comprehensive employee benefits program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees