Postdoctoral Researcher – Biochemist/Biophysicist

About the role

The National Laboratory of the Rockies Biosciences Center seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Physical Biochemistry and Photosynthesis Group. The ideal candidate will conduct research on the electron transfer and biophysical mechanisms of flavin-based electron bifurcating enzymes using spectroscopic, electrochemical, and biochemical methods.

Responsibilities

• Apply spectroscopic, electrochemical, and biochemical methods to investigate the redox cofactors of flavin-based enzymes.
• Collaborate with internal and external groups to advance research projects.
• Prepare manuscripts and reports on research progress.
• Present findings at national meetings.
• Mentor junior researchers.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Assist the project PI in planning project directions.

Requirements

• Recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
• Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Previous experience with recombinant protein expression and purification.
• Experience with biochemical/biophysical investigation of redox active enzymes.
• Knowledge of flavoenzymes, metalloenzymes, enzyme kinetics, protein-protein or protein-substrate interactions, transient absorption spectroscopy, EPR, and protein electrochemistry.
• Ability to work safely and independently in a laboratory setting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry or related discipline within the last 3 years.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with spectroscopic, electrochemical, and biochemical methods.
• Knowledge of flavoenzymes, metalloenzymes, enzyme kinetics, protein-protein or protein-substrate interactions, transient absorption spectroscopy, EPR, and protein electrochemistry.
• Ability to work safely and independently in a laboratory setting.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Pension benefits.
• 403(b) Employee Savings Plan with employer match.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Personal time off (PTO) and sick leave.
• Paid holidays.
• Performance-, merit-, and achievement-based awards.
• Relocation expense reimbursement (some positions).

Pay

$76,600 - $126,400 annually

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week