Post Doctoral Research Associate

Posting Details

Position Details

Posting Number G/R30681P Working Title Post Doctoral Research Associate Department VPR-Complex Carbohyd Rsch Ctr About the University of Georgia

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Employee Additional Schedule Information Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience. Anticipated Start Date 09/01/2025 Posting Date 08/06/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EOO Statement

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Design of new recombinant DNA constructs within the Moremen lab, generation of recombinant expression constructs, verification by DNA sequencing, and protein expression of a collection of glycosylation enzymes for biochemical and structural characterization.

Percentage of time 45 Duties/Responsibilities

Establishing and optimizing strategies and protocols for protein purification and troubleshooting the isolation of numerous recombinant products including processing in preparation for enzymatic and structural studies.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Detailed enzymatic characterization of recombinant glycosylation enzymes including isolation of wild type and mutant enzyme forms and full characterization of kinetic parameters with multiple enzyme substrates.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Organize projects in consultation with researchers at remote sites for collaborative projects including preparation of samples, data and reports for these collaborations.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Training and supervision of Research Professionals, Research Technicians, and undergraduate researchers in their duties on generation of recombinant constructs, protein purification, and characterization.

Percentage of time 10 Duties/Responsibilities

Interaction with structural biology groups for preparation of samples for enzymatic glycan synthesis, NMR analysis, and crystallization.

Percentage of time 5

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