The University of Texas at Austin · 1 month ago
Research Associate- Structural Biologist
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$60K/yr - $60K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Texas at Austin is a leading academic institution, and they are seeking a Research Associate in Structural Biology. The role involves conducting research on reverse transcriptase and related enzymes, including characterizing proteins and obtaining their structures, while also providing mentorship to graduate students.
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Responsibilities
Express, purify, and characterize full-length and deletion constructs of group II intron and other non-LTR retroelement reverse transcriptase and related proteins for structural analysis and biotechnological applications using Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography FPLC and other methods. Characterize wild-type and mutant proteins biochemically via enzymatic assays and determine conditions for obtaining diffraction quality crystals and/or for cryo-electron microscopy analysis of proteins and protein/nucleic acid complexes. Carry out biochemical and biophysical assays
Obtain structures of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes and their nucleic acid-protein complexes by X-ray diffraction and/or cryo-EM structures
Write manuscripts and assist in the preparation of reports, abstracts, manuscripts and proposals. Make presentations at lab meetings. Attend lab meetings and other meetings. Order chemicals and supplies specific to current project
Provide instruction, assistance and mentoring to graduate students
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with demonstrated productivity in these areas
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate
Preferred
Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with at least five years' experience and demonstrated research productivity on enzymes that bind nucleic acids and/or protein-nucleic acid complexes
Benefits
Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around bio-hazards
May work around chemicals
Retirement Plan Eligibility: The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Company
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is one of the largest public universities in the United States.
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