"Postdoctoral Research Scholar"

Postdoctoral Research Scholar

Company: North Carolina State University

Job Location: Raleigh, North Carolina

Category: Physics

Type: Full-Time

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Position Number: 00111299

Essential Job Duties:

The Physics Department provides: (1) High quality Physics instruction to the University community through courses in introductory physics; (2) educational opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in physics through high quality curricula, faculty, and research facilities; (3) outreach programs that advance scientific knowledge. Our research programs cover a varied spectrum including astrophysics, general relativity, condensed matter theory and experiment, computational physics, biophysics, nanoscale science, physics education, experimental nuclear physics, particle and nuclear theory, experimental optics, and experimental atomic and molecular physics. The department enrolls approximately 120 graduate students and 140 undergrad physics majors. The department size is approximately 56 faculty members. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the College of Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences.

NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

The LeBlanc lab is looking for a curious mind with a passion for research and science outreach to join our operation. We conduct research at the interface of physics, chemistry, and biology in a highly collaborative environment. We use tools and techniques from biophysics, biochemistry, and molecular biology. The goal of the funded research project is to uncover the detailed molecular mechanisms of biological pathways (especially ribosome assembly) by studying transient protein-protein and protein-nucleic acid interactions that drive the pathways forward at the single-molecule level. Our lab is equipped with state-of-the-art tools to express, purify, fluorescently label, and monitor enzymes in action. The centerpiece of our lab is a custom single-molecule time-resolved fluorescence microscope capable of FLIM, PIE-FRET, and FCS measurements. The funding also supports outreach projects.

The postdoctoral research scholar will use single-molecule time-resolved fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy to study the detailed mechanisms of ribosome assembly and other essential biological pathways. Specifically, we are interested in exploring the mechanism of action of key ATPases in the ribosome assembly pathway. The successful candidate will conduct experiments, analyze data, communicate effectively with our collaborators, and prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

Departmental Required Skills:

PhD in Biophysics or related field

Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:

• PhD in physics/biophysics, chemistry/biochemistry, biology/microbiology
• Expertise in biochemistry and biophysics techniques, and fluorescence microscopy
• Experience with mentoring junior lab members
• Experience in single-molecule time-resolved fluorescence microscopy and spectroscopy
• Experience in protein expression, purification, and fluorescent labeling
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organization skills
• Excellent mentoring skills (including youth)
• Software skills: Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, Python, MATLAB

Necessary Licenses or Certifications:

N/A

AA/EOE:

NC State University is an equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

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Department: 170601 - Physics

Location: Raleigh, NC