Post-Doctoral Associate
2 weeks ago
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilyAcademic
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code9546
Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin
About the Job
Summary of Position:
A Researcher position is open in the new Lab of Prof. Elias. The successful candidate will actively participate maintaining the Lab, and will be responsible for independently conducting a series a major experiments to promote the Lab research projects. The objective is to make significant scientific achievements and produce high impact publications. The project consist in producing engineering and characterizing the effects of quorum quenching enzymes on bacteria and complex communities.
Essential and Other Functions:
60% - Carrying out laboratory experiments
Independently conduct protein purification, protein characterization, protein engineering, sequencing (DNA) studies.
20% - Design experiments
To design routine experiments in frame with the research project objectives, on both a day-to-day and long-term basis.
10% - Prepare results for presentation, articles, and grant submissions
The results of the project will be published in major journals in the field and presented at national and international meetings. This position will require data compilation and figure preparation that will be incorporated into manuscripts to be written and submitted for publication as well as posters, oral presentations, and grant submission.
5% - Archive Data and Materials
Archive all experiments performed in the course of the study, as well as the generated reagents in accordance to lab convention. All strains, DNA constructs and reagents are to be maintained, with a full record of the work.
5% - Routine laboratory maintenance and assist Lab co-workers
Assist in maintaining a ready supply of strains, solutions, chemicals, and various lab reagents to ensure efficient functioning of the lab. The candidate is also expected to assist other Lab co-workers.
Supervision
Supervise undergraduate students that will help to promote the research project.
Working Conditions
The majority of the work will be performed in a standard laboratory setting. The associate may be required to travel in the USA or abroad to attend scientific conferences.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications Ph.D. in biochemistry, structural biology or equivalent is required. Extensive experience in molecular biology and protein biochemistry is essential, and a demonstrated ability to independently design and carry out research projects and publish research results in a timely fashion.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with engineering and structural biology is preferred.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
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About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
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