Postdoctoral Researcher, Structural Biology

Job Details

Postdoctoral Researcher, Structural Biology

Job ID: 289651
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Department Information

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Clone, express, and purify protein samples suitable for NMR and crystallographic studies
2. Collect NMR data on labeled proteins for structural and biophysical studies
3. Screen proteins for crystallization and diffraction
4. Determine protein structures using X-ray diffraction and/or NMR constraints
5. Identify protein-ligand interactions using structural and biophysical methods

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency with a protein structural technique: either NMR or crystallography or both
• Familiarity with biochemical methods: westerns, binding assays, enzymology
• Knowledge of the principles associated with protein-drug screening methods

Job Summary

Postdoctoral Researchers support teams of KSU faculty and students (undergraduate and graduate students), which engage with external collaborators from other universities, community members, government agencies, and/or private sector entities to stimulate innovation, capacity-building, and sustainability of research and scholarly activity at KSU. This position is part of an NIH-supported program to study protein structure and biophysics of factors from pathogenic bacteria. Several proteins will be studied with NMR, crystallography, enzymology, and other methods to determine which lytic trans-glycosylases interact with which regulatory proteins and how molecular recognition is achieved in those complexes

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Plans and executes experimental activities, data analyses, submission of reports or of manuscripts to peer-reviewed publications, and/or attendance and presentation of research findings at appropriate venues of dissemination
2. Develops and contributes to new ideas for research proposals and directions within the research group
3. Develops an Individual Development Plan (IDP) in collaboration with faculty mentor
4. Generates revenue by securing grants and participates in departmental and institutional career development programs, such as grant writing workshops
5. Prepares project budget and ensures funded project operates within budget guidelines
6. Maintains official records and documents, and ensures compliance with institutional policies, and federal, state and local regulations
7. Establishes working relationships and cooperative arrangements with internal and external partners
8. Engages in research and publication

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate (e.g. D.V.M, Sc.D., M.D., PharmD., etc.) from an accredited institution of higher education or obtainment of doctorate degree within six (6) months of hire

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Training in NMR or crystallography to analyze protein structure
Record of authoring high-impact publications

Preferred Experience
Experience purifying and analyzing protein samples by structural or biochemical methods

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Proposed Salary

The salary range for this position is between $58 (minimum salary) and $65 (budgeted amount). Offers will be based on candidate experience and budget availability.