Research Associate in Plant Research (Michigan State University College of Natural Science)

Research Associate-Fixed Term Apply now Job no: 692918 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science Department: Plant Research Laboratory Nat Science 10032674 Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience Location: East Lansing Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Fixed Term Academic Staff, Research/Scientific, Non-Union Position Summary Bacterial microcompartments are organelles composed entirely of protein that enable bacteria to use diverse substrates in nutritionally poor environments, thereby contributing to fitness. Our group is interested in both fundamental studies of their functional diversity, and their re-design for metabolic engineering and therapeutics. The postdoctoral position involves protein/enzyme biochemistry, functional and structural characterization (including EM techniques, x-ray crystallography, x-ray footprinting), and synthetic biology-based approaches in vitro and in E. coli. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate -molecular biology and/or biochemistry Minimum Requirements Demonstrated ability to independently carry out creative research with tenacity and of the highest quality standards. This includes experimental design, trouble shooting, interpretation of data and the ability to situate results in the context of the broader goals of the project and the Lab Prepare manuscripts for publication and assist with the development of funding proposals and patents. Experience in overexpression and purification of proteins/enzymes Experience in genetic manipulation of microorganisms Demonstrated ability to conduct and perform collaborative research and effectively interact with a broad range of colleagues Ability to organize and present reports to collaborators and sponsors. Basic working knowledge of bioinformatics tools. Ability to work independently and as a team member in a diverse team environment. Experience and skill in preparing research publications Experience in one or more of the following: synthetic biology or bioengineering, protein design, high-throughput approaches to cloning and imaging, enzymology or biophysical characterization of macromolecular complexes. PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics or related field. Desired Qualifications Experience in protein/cellular imaging, bioinformatics or enzyme characterization is desirable. Required Application Materials cCover letter and CV to ckerfeld@lbl.gov Review of Applications Begins On 03/03/2021 Website http://www.kerfeldlab.org/ MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges. Advertised: Feb 17, 2021 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Feb 17, 2023 Eastern Standard Time If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Research Associate-Fixed Term

Apply now Job no: 692918
Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff
Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Natural Science
Department: Plant Research Laboratory Nat Science 10032674
Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location: East Lansing
Categories: Full Time (90-100%), Fixed Term Academic Staff, Research/Scientific, Non-Union

Position Summary

Bacterial microcompartments are organelles composed entirely of protein that enable bacteria to use diverse substrates in nutritionally poor environments, thereby contributing to fitness. Our group is interested in both fundamental studies of their functional diversity, and their re-design for metabolic engineering and therapeutics.

The postdoctoral position involves protein/enzyme biochemistry, functional and structural characterization (including EM techniques, x-ray crystallography, x-ray footprinting), and synthetic biology-based approaches in vitro and in E. coli.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -molecular biology and/or biochemistry

Minimum Requirements

Demonstrated ability to independently carry out creative research with tenacity and of the highest quality standards. This includes experimental design, trouble shooting, interpretation of data and the ability to situate results in the context of the broader goals of the project and the Lab

Prepare manuscripts for publication and assist with the development of funding proposals and patents.

Experience in overexpression and purification of proteins/enzymes
Experience in genetic manipulation of microorganisms
Demonstrated ability to conduct and perform collaborative research and effectively interact with a broad range of colleagues
Ability to organize and present reports to collaborators and sponsors.
Basic working knowledge of bioinformatics tools.
Ability to work independently and as a team member in a diverse team environment.
Experience and skill in preparing research publications
Experience in one or more of the following: synthetic biology or bioengineering, protein design, high-throughput approaches to cloning and imaging, enzymology or biophysical characterization of macromolecular complexes.
PhD in biochemistry, molecular biology, biophysics or related field.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in protein/cellular imaging, bioinformatics or enzyme characterization is desirable.

Required Application Materials

cCover letter and CV to ckerfeld@lbl.gov

Review of Applications Begins On

03/03/2021

Website

http://www.kerfeldlab.org/

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Feb 17, 2021 Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: Feb 17, 2023 Eastern Standard Time

If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

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