Iowa State University-posted 2 months ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Ames, IA
Educational Services

The Postdoc Research Associate in Biomedical Sciences will lead structural studies of ribosomes and translation factors in Toxoplasma gondii and related parasites. The role involves designing, performing, and analyzing Cryo-EM experiments from sample preparation through data processing. The associate will collaborate on biochemical, molecular, and cellular assays to support project goals and integrate data from complementary approaches such as ribosome profiling or RNA-seq. Responsibilities also include maintaining clear records of experiments and results, writing manuscripts for publication, presenting research at conferences, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in the lab, contributing to grant and fellowship applications, and staying up to date with relevant scientific literature and emerging technologies.

  • Lead structural studies of ribosomes and translation factors in Toxoplasma gondii and related parasites.
  • Design, perform, and analyze Cryo-EM experiments from sample prep through data processing.
  • Collaborate on biochemical, molecular, and cellular assays to support project goals.
  • Integrate data from complementary approaches such as ribosome profiling or RNA-seq.
  • Maintain clear records of experiments and results.
  • Write manuscripts for publication and present research at conferences.
  • Mentor undergraduate and graduate students in the lab.
  • Contribute to grant and fellowship applications.
  • Stay up to date with relevant scientific literature and emerging technologies.
  • PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biophysics, Structural Biology, or a related field.
  • Hands-on experience with Cryo-EM (sample preparation, data collection, processing, and model building).
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse research team.
  • Experience with ribosome profiling or related techniques.
  • Experience in protein synthesis mechanisms and/or parasitology.
  • Track record of peer-reviewed publications.
  • Comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental.
  • Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
  • Generous vacation, holiday, sick time, and leave plans.
  • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Wellbeing Program.
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