Post-Doctoral Research Associate - Structural Biology or Molecular Biology
University of Nebraska Lincoln
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Posted: 07-Feb-24
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 89741
Requisition Number: F_240022
Department: Biochemistry-0831
Description of Work:
The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) is seeking applications for a highly motivated and enthusiastic post-doctoral research associate. This 12-month (calendar year) postdoc researcher appointment will contribute to the integrated research land-grant mission of the home unit and IANR as an effective scholar and citizen, including supporting student recruitment and IANR science literacy.
Recognizing that diversity enhances creativity, innovation, impact, and a sense of belonging, the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources (IANR) and the Department of Biochemistry are committed to creating learning, research, Extension programming, and work environments that are inclusive of all forms of diversity. Consistent with the University's N2025 Strategic Plan, we see every person and every interaction as important to our collective well-being and our ability to deliver on our mission.
The postdoctoral research associate is expected to independently design and conduct high-quality research experiments for the assigned project under the supervisor's guidance, analyze data and draft manuscripts for publication, take roles in the lab maintenance with other group members, and assist the supervisor to mentor undergraduate and graduate students. The postdoc research associate will have the opportunity to learn comprehensive methods in preparation and characterization of metalloproteins in the Zhang group and first-hand training in cryo-EM in the collaborating research center supported by the NSF EPSCoR Research Fellowship.The apportionment is 100% research. This position will be located in Lincoln, Nebraska.
In addition to the above-described duties, the individual will be expected to accept reporting responsibilities and other special ad hoc assignments as requested at the administrative unit, college/division, institute, and/or university level.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, chemistry, microbiology, or a related field.
Strong record of conducting high-quality research either in structural biology or molecular biology with prior experience in protein biochemistry.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in transcriptional regulation, biomolecular interaction, or structural biology (X-ray crystallography or cryo-EM).
With over 25,000 students, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is a diverse educational insitution with international stature. The intellectual center for the state of Nebraska and beyond, we are a land-grant, top tier national research-extensive insitution. Part of the Big Ten conference, Big Ten Academic Alliance, our mission includes growing relationships and resources that enable the University of Nebraska to change lives.