Research Associate- Structural Biologist

Job Posting

Title:

Research Associate - Structural Biologist

Hiring Department: Molecular Biosciences

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

40

FLSA Status: Exempt

Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: AUSTIN, TX

Carry out research in structural biology and biochemistry of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes and their nucleic acid complexes.

• Express, purify, and characterize full-length and deletion constructs of group II intron and other non-LTR retro element 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.
• Write manuscripts and assist in 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.

Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with demonstrated productivity in these areas.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

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.

$60,000 + depending on qualifications

• Personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around bio‑hazards
• May work around chemicals

• Current curriculum vitae
• Three letters of reference (at least two from referees outside of the University; Hiring PI/supervisor cannot be a reference). Letters may be emailed to xas.edu.
• Letter of Interest

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.

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