Research Scientist Position

7 days ago


Morgantown, West Virginia, United States WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORPORATION Full time
About the Opportunity

West Virginia University Research Corporation is seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team in the Department of Biochemistry. As a key member of our research group, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects investigating the mechanistic roles of protein machinery involved in protein degradation.

This research has significant implications for fundamental cell biology, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease. You will be part of a highly productive and active research laboratory, working closely with the principal investigator to design and conduct experiments rigorously and independently.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and conduct experiments to investigate protein degradation mechanisms
  • Contribute to peer-reviewed journals through publication of research findings
  • Develop strong scientific writing skills to communicate research results
  • Assist in mentoring junior lab members to foster a collaborative research environment
  • Work effectively with others to achieve research goals
  • Manage time and workload efficiently to meet project deadlines

Requirements:

  • Ph.D. in a biomedical field, such as Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Structural Biology, or Biophysics
  • Experience in enzymology, protein purification, cell culture, and C. elegans is highly desirable
  • Basic biomedical wet lab skills, including PAGE, western blotting, PCR, site-directed mutagenesis, protein expression, and purification
  • Cell culture, general biochemistry, and cell biology knowledge is essential

About West Virginia University Research Corporation

West Virginia University Research Corporation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting research at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff, and students of the University.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic environment that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome applications from qualified candidates who can contribute to our mission.



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