Post Doctoral Research Associate

Job Title

Post Doctoral Research Associate

Posting Number: G/R30681P

Working Title:

Post Doctoral Research Associate
Department: VPR-Complex Carbohydrate Research Center

Location:

Athens Area

• Design new recombinant DNA constructs within the Moremen lab, generate recombinant expression constructs, verify by DNA sequencing, and express a collection of glycosylation enzymes for biochemical and structural characterization.
• Establish and optimize strategies and protocols for protein purification and troubleshoot the isolation of numerous recombinant products, including processing for enzymatic and structural studies.
• Conduct detailed enzymatic characterization of recombinant glycosylation enzymes, including isolation of wild type and mutant enzyme forms and full characterization of kinetic parameters with multiple substrates.
• Organize collaborative projects with researchers at remote sites, preparing samples, data, and reports.
• Train and supervise Research Professionals, Research Technicians, and undergraduate researchers in the generation of recombinant constructs, protein purification, and characterization.
• Interact with structural biology groups for preparing samples for enzymatic glycan synthesis, NMR analysis, and crystallization.

Relevant/Preferred

Education and Experience:

• A PhD in biochemistry or molecular biology.
• Experience in molecular biology, biochemistry, computational biology, protein expression, purification, and general laboratory methods.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or

Competencies:

• Detailed capabilities to carry out molecular biology and biochemistry protocols.
• Run all aspects of the protein expression platform.
• Coordinate and supervise numerous concurrent projects from initiation to completion.
• Well trained in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, enzymology, computational analysis of modeled protein structure, with preferred expertise in glycoscience and large‑scale protein expression in bacteria and mammalian cell culture.

Normal lab activity.

Is this a Position of Trust? Yes
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Is driving a requirement of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access? Yes

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Recruitment Contact:
Kelley Moremen
Email: moremen