Research Professional

About the Role

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology studies how biomolecules function and interact to drive the complex, diverse, and adaptive behaviors of living systems, with a focus on biological mechanisms described at the atomic level. The Rice Lab focuses on the structural biology, biochemistry, mechanism, and biology of microbial mobile genetic elements and the machinery that they encode. Team members must be able to work effectively and collegially in a team environment.

Job Summary

Performs routine assignments that facilitate and promote a research project or contributes to the scientific direction of a research resource. Receives instruction, guidance, and direction from others.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs experiments and collects and analyzes data.
• Participates in the promotion of a research project.
• Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports.
• Co-authors/authors scientific research manuscripts.
• Provides peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
• Collaborates on the development of new research projects with academic and community-based organizations.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Requirements & Tech Stack

The projects require expertise in:

• Cryo electron microscopy (single particle analysis)
• Biochemical analysis of recombinase function
• Bio-informatics
• Ability to converse intellectually with team members undertaking related projects using diverse tools, including microbiology.

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Cryo electron microscopy.
• Protein purification.
• Biochemistry of protein-DNA interactions and DNA recombinases.
• Structural-biology related bioinformatics.
• Peer-reviewed publications in a related field.
• Background knowledge of microbial mobile genetic elements and the mechanisms of the recombinases they encode.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to maintain calm and courteous demeanor and to work productively despite heavy workload, competing priorities and complex problems.
• Willingness to help others in the lab as needed.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Initiative in identifying new tools and software that are useful to the lab.

Working Conditions

• Research Lab setting.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (preferred)

Pay and Benefits

• Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.