Assistant Research Scientist

University of Maryland College Park

College Park, Maryland, US
$65,000- $72,000 py
On-site
Cryo-em
Protein structure determination
Biochemical assays
The University of Maryland College Park is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to conduct research on chaperone-mediated protein folding and translocation using advanced methods including cryo-electron microscopy. The position requires a Ph.D. in relevant scientific disciplines and involves laboratory work, student training, and research publication contributions

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Research Scientist will work on a research project focused on the molecular understanding of chaperone-mediated protein folding and translocation using cryo-EM, biochemistry, and computational modeling.
  • The role involves daily research tasks including maintaining cell cultures, expressing and purifying proteins, performing biochemical and biophysical assays, and determining protein structures using cryo-EM.
  • The position also includes training undergraduate and graduate students and contributing to the writing of research proposals and publications.

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The University of Maryland College Park is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist to conduct research on chaperone-mediated protein folding and translocation using advanced methods including cryo-electron microscopy. The position requires a Ph.D. in relevant scientific disciplines and involves laboratory work, student training, and research publication contributions.

Salary

$65,000- $72,000

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • cryo-EM
  • protein structure determination
  • biochemical assays
  • biophysical assays
  • protein expression and purification

Nice-to-have

  • computational modeling
  • chaperone-mediated protein folding
  • training students

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, structural biology, cell biology, physics, or chemistry
  • Lift 20lbs

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