Research Associate- Structural Biologist

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

111d • $60,000

About The Position

The Research Associate in Structural Biology will carry out research focused on the structural biology and biochemistry of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes, as well as their nucleic acid complexes. The position is expected to continue indefinitely, with an immediate start date available.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with demonstrated productivity in these areas.
• Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with at least five years’ experience and demonstrated research productivity on enzymes that bind nucleic acids and/or protein-nucleic acid complexes.

Responsibilities

• Express, purify, and characterize full-length and deletion constructs of group II intron and other non-LTR retroelement reverse transcriptase and related proteins for structural analysis and biotechnological applications using Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) and other methods.
• Characterize wild-type and mutant proteins biochemically via enzymatic assays and determine conditions for obtaining diffraction quality crystals and/or for cryo-electron microscopy analysis of proteins and protein/nucleic acid complexes.
• Carry out biochemical and biophysical assays.
• Obtain structures of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes and their nucleic acid-protein complexes by X-ray diffraction and/or cryo-EM structures.
• Write manuscripts and assist in the preparation of reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and proposals.
• Make presentations at lab meetings.
• Attend lab meetings and other meetings.
• Order chemicals and supplies specific to current project.
• Provide instruction, assistance, and mentoring to graduate students.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Full benefits
• Extensive support network
• Collaborative working community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees