WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) · 2 months ago
Senior Research Officer – Structural Biology of DNA Repair Complexes
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$118K/yr - $140K/yrThe Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research is Australia’s pre-eminent biomedical research institute. They are seeking an experienced Senior Research Officer to support research into DNA repair, focusing on the structural and mechanistic basis of DNA repair complexes using advanced biochemistry and cryo-electron microscopy.
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Responsibilities
Support a major research program investigating the structural and mechanistic basis of DNA repair
Define the architecture, assembly, and functional dynamics of multi-protein DNA repair complexes
Lead the establishment of experimental pipelines for DNA repair complexes
Prepare high-quality specimens for structural, biochemical, and biophysical studies
Contribute to cryo-EM data acquisition and analysis
Contribute to high-quality publications
Assist with grant development
Support the supervision and training of students and junior researchers
Qualification
Required
A relevant doctoral qualification or equivalent
An excellent academic record and achievements
Demonstrated ability and potential for excellence and productivity in research
Research experience that has resulted in publications, conference papers or reports
Proven interpersonal and collaborative skills in achieving research outcomes
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work constructively within a team environment
Excellent attention to detail, ensuring that data, methods and theories are accurate, of high-quality and accessible to other researchers
Ability to manage time effectively and be reliable and approachable
Preferred
Substantial postdoctoral experience in the biochemistry and biophysics of DNA repair systems
Strong track record in the expression, purification, and functional characterisation of large protein assemblies
Experience with cryo-EM sample preparation, data collection, or image processing
Benefits
Up to 17% superannuation
Very attractive salary packaging options
Company
WEHI (Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research)
WEHI (formerly the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research) brings the world’s brightest minds together to make life-changing discoveries.
Founded in 1915
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.41MKey Investors
Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation
2021-01-01Grant· $0.5M
2020-01-01Grant· $0.5M
2019-01-01Grant· $0.5M
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