Job Information
University of Kansas Assistant Researcher Senior in Lawrence, Kansas
27836BR
Job Title:
Assistant Researcher Senior
Department:
Molecular Biosciences
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Job Description:
85% - Conduct research tasks for PSXL projects
Perform and manage laboratory tasks involving all aspects of protein production including construct design, cloning, protein expression testing, protein purification and quality analysis.
Additional tasks include the setup of protein crystallization trials and monitoring these experiments.
Perform some protein structure determination under the guidance of experienced staff members.
5% - Laboratory operations
Assist in the daily operations of the PSXL which includes maintaining the inventory of consumable supplies, preparing stock solutions and media, general laboratory cleanliness and introducing users to the laboratory guidelines.
Provide advice to the Director regarding areas to improve/enhance the laboratory’s capabilities.
5% - Documentation/Analysis
Preparation and analysis of scientific research materials for services performed.
Devising research methods and plans for carrying out protein expression/purification and crystallization experiments.
Maintaining detailed notes and records pertaining to all laboratory work.
Assistance in writing detailed final reports for collaborator’s projects.
Communicate with collaborators of the PSXL regarding their projects.
5% - Training
- Provide training to junior researchers in the methods utilized for protein production and structural biology methods with input from senior staff members.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
27836BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
40 hours per week (M-F)
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Contact Information to Applicants:
Scott Lovell
swlovell@ku.edu
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in structural biology, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, chemistry or related field and three years of related experience OR a Master’s degree in structural biology, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, chemistry or related field.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
$45,000 - $60,000; commensurate with experience
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in either protein production or protein structure determination methods.
Experience in managing multiple projects as evidenced in application materials.
A record of published, peer-reviewed research in areas related to the position.
Position Overview:
The Protein Structure and X-ray Crystallography Laboratory (PSXL) is a core laboratory that focuses on the 3-dimensional structure determination of proteins, using X-ray crystallography and CryoEM, for collaborators’ projects and extramurally funded research projects managed by the PSXL Director. As such, the PSXL manages all tasks in the structure determination process including initial construct design, assistance with protein purification, crystallization, X-ray diffraction data collection, structure solution/refinement and structure analysis. The position will involve performing laboratory tasks necessary to express and purify protein samples as well as setup and monitoring of crystallization experiments and computational crystallography, depending on experience, for collaborator’s projects in the KU research community along with external collaborators. For further information please see psxl.ku.edu/.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
10-Jun-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
01-Jul-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete application will include a cover letter and a resume. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.
- Review of applications begins on June 10, 2024 and continues as needed to collect a pool of qualified applicants. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Job Family:
Research-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
The work location for this position is on-site, KU Lawrence, Structural Biology Center, 1045. Lawrence, KS