Junior or Assistant Specialist – Kortemme Lab

About the role

The Junior / Assistant Specialist will join an interdisciplinary research group working on new approaches (including computation and machine/deep learning) to design proteins with new structures and functions with applications in biotechnology and medicine. The Specialist will collaborate with graduate students and postdocs to perform high-throughput assays (yeast display) to test thousands of designed proteins. The Specialist will be in charge of protein expression, purification and biochemical activity assays. The Specialist will analyze data and present the analysis to the research group. The Specialist will be required to accurately document all experiments and will need to have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with graduate students and postdocs to perform high-throughput assays (yeast display) to test thousands of designed proteins.
• Be in charge of protein expression, purification and biochemical activity assays.
• Analyze data and present the analysis to the research group.
• Accurately document all experiments.
• Have excellent communication skills, written and verbal.

Requirements

• At the time of hire, a baccalaureate degree (or equivalent degree) in biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field for the Junior rank.
• A master’s degree (or equivalent degree) in biochemistry, bioengineering, or a related field or a BS/BA degree with five years of full-time research experience in the relevant specialization for the Assistant rank.
• Excellent ability to document experiments and to communicate (written and verbal).
• One year or more of research experience in protein biochemistry or high-throughput technology in academia or industry.
• Ability to work as a member of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
• Motivation for scientific research and strong work ethics.

Qualifications

• Pending qualifications must be listed in the applicant's materials upon submission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to independently troubleshoot experiments.
• Experience with yeast or phage display technology.
• Experience and interest in protein design.

Benefits

This is a multi-year position. Candidates interested in obtaining research experience prior to applying to graduate school as well as those who prefer to be long-term staff specialists will be considered.

Pay

Salary and rank will be commensurate with the applicants' experience and training. Please apply online with cover letter, CV and contact information for three references.

Schedule

The selected candidate must meet all of the qualifications at the time of hire.

Document Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - CV must clearly list current and/or pending qualifications (e.g. board eligibility/certification, medical licensure, etc.).
• Cover Letter
• Reference Requirements 3 required (contact information only)

Screening Process

Screening of applicants will begin immediately and will continue as needed throughout the recruitment period.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.