Research Pro

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Twin Cities, MN Posted February 20, 2026

The candidate will be expected to perform state-of-the-art NMR experiments to elucidate the structure of several galectin proteins and how they bind to polysaccharides, analyze data, perform resonance assignments and structural calculations, and write reports and scientific publications.

Job Duties:

30% - design and run NMR experiments

30% - process and analyze NMR data

20% - calculate molecular structures

10% - make up NMR samples

10% - write reports and publications

Dr Kevin Mayo's research in structural biology is aimed at understanding cell adhesion at the molecular level where protein-protein and protein-carbohydrate interactions are critical. Biomolecular conformations and interactions are analyzed primarily by using high resolution NMR spectroscopy, circular dichrosim spectropolarimetry and computer modeling. Ultimately, this work will aid in the rational design of pharmaceutical drugs which help to control the spread of cancer, to combat stroke and heart disease, or to reduce viral infection.

Pay Range: $24,000 annually for 30% time (12 hours per week)

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