Postdoctoral Researcher in Protein Based Quantum Biosensing and Bioinorganic Chemistry
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to map content to these headings. We have:
- About the role: could be the introductory paragraph "What You Will Do The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies..." That's about the role.
- Responsibilities: the bullet list under "Research Responsibilities".
- Requirements: Minimum Job Requirements.
- Qualifications: Desired Qualifications.
- Skills: maybe combine some skills from desired qualifications? Could create a Skills section for things like hands-on experience, experience with techniques, etc. But we already have Qualifications. The instruction says prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we could combine Requirements and Qualifications into one? But we have headings list; we should only include sections when posting has real specific content. We have content for About the role, Responsibilities, Minimum Job Requirements, Desired Qualifications, Work Environment (location, appointment term), Benefits. Pay and Schedule not present, so omit those sections. Skills maybe not separate; we could embed skills within Qualifications. So sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits, Work Environment (or maybe combine Work Environment and Benefits under Benefits? But Benefits is separate heading; Work Environment could be under "About the role"? Better to have Work Environment as its own section maybe using heading "Work Environment"? Not in allowed headings list. Allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we must fit content into those headings. Work Environment (location, appointment term) could go under About the role or maybe under Benefits? Not ideal. Could treat location as part of About the role. Appointment term maybe also About the role. Benefits separate.
Thus sections:
About the role
: include introductory paragraph, work location, appointment term.
Responsibilities
: list of research responsibilities.
Requirements
: minimum job requirements.
Qualifications
: desired qualifications.
Benefits
: benefits package.
We must not include Skills if no specific skills separate; but we could put some skills under Qualifications. So omit Skills.
Now we need to preserve all substantive information, not invent or summarize away detail. Must keep details like "Develop fluorescence and ODMR measurements of metal-binding constructs and determine how metal coordination affects ODMR contrast, resonance spectra, and spin-relaxation behavior." etc.
We must use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits, and
for prose.
We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading.
We must not include boilerplate like Equal Opportunity, accommodation, how to apply, internal applicants, directive, clearance, drug test? Those are legal boilerplate; remove.
Now let's extract content.
From posting:
"What You Will Do The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a creative and results-oriented Postdoctoral Researcher to advance research at the intersection of f-element coordination chemistry, metalloprotein biochemistry, and quantum sensing. The successful candidate will help develop novel biosensors for recognizing and characterizing lanthanide and actinide ions while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research setting."
That's About the role.
Then "Research Responsibilities" bullet list:
- Conduct research in f-element coordination chemistry, chelator design, and metal-protein interactions.
- Develop original research concepts for the selective recognition of lanthanide and actinide ions in aqueous solutions.
- Develop fluorescence and ODMR measurements of metal-binding constructs and determine how metal coordination affects ODMR contrast, resonance spectra, and spin-relaxation behavior.
- Validate ODMR-derived responses using complementary techniques such as ITC, fluorescence titration, ICP-MS, EPR, or luminescence spectroscopy.
- Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences.
- Contribute to invention disclosures and patent applications when appropriate.
Then "What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:" list:
- A PhD in bioinorganic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, radiochemistry, or a closely related field.
- The degree must have been awarded within the past five years or be completed before the appointment begins.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct original research, supported by a record of peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Then "Desired Qualifications:" list:
- Hands-on experience in coordination chemistry, ideally involving lanthanides or actinides, including ligand or chelator design and evaluation of metal-binding thermodynamics and speciation.
- Experience with one or more relevant characterization methods, such as isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), EPR, multinuclear NMR, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS).
- Experience conjugating chelators to proteins while retaining protein structure and function.
- Experience with recombinant protein expression, purification, and handling of folded metalloproteins.
- Experience engineering and analyzing metal-binding sites in protein scaffolds, siderophores, or peptide chelators.
- Experience with quantitative analysis of resonance spectra and binding curves.
Then "Work Environment: Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management."
Then "Note to Applicants: Appointment and Location: This position is located at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies at Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico. The appointment is for an initial two-year term, with the possibility of a one-year extension."
Then "LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution that conducts strategic science in support of national security." (maybe part of About the role? Could include.)
Then "Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory." This is legal restriction; maybe remove as legal boilerplate? It's specific but still legal. I'd remove.
Then "Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:" then list benefits.
Benefits list:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Then "Additional Details Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A." legal; remove.
"No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance." legal; remove.
"Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks." legal; remove.
"New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer." legal; remove.
"Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements." internal applicants; remove.
"Equal Opportunity: ..." remove.
"To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947." remove.
"Instructions on How to Activate/ Create a LANL Jobs Account: ..." remove.
Thus final HTML includes sections About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits.
We need to include location and appointment term somewhere; we can put them in About the role paragraph.
Let's craft About the role paragraph: combine the initial description plus work location and appointment term and LANL description.
Paragraph: "The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a creative and results-oriented Postdoctoral Researcher to advance research at the intersection of f-element coordination chemistry, metalloprotein biochemistry, and quantum sensing. The successful candidate
for prose. We need to ensure we don't repeat job title as heading. We must not include boilerplate like Equal Opportunity, accommodation, how to apply, internal applicants, directive, clearance, drug test? Those are legal boilerplate; remove. Now let's extract content. From posting: "What You Will Do The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a creative and results-oriented Postdoctoral Researcher to advance research at the intersection of f-element coordination chemistry, metalloprotein biochemistry, and quantum sensing. The successful candidate will help develop novel biosensors for recognizing and characterizing lanthanide and actinide ions while working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research setting." That's About the role. Then "Research Responsibilities" bullet list: - Conduct research in f-element coordination chemistry, chelator design, and metal-protein interactions. - Develop original research concepts for the selective recognition of lanthanide and actinide ions in aqueous solutions. - Develop fluorescence and ODMR measurements of metal-binding constructs and determine how metal coordination affects ODMR contrast, resonance spectra, and spin-relaxation behavior. - Validate ODMR-derived responses using complementary techniques such as ITC, fluorescence titration, ICP-MS, EPR, or luminescence spectroscopy. - Communicate research findings through peer-reviewed publications and presentations at scientific conferences. - Contribute to invention disclosures and patent applications when appropriate. Then "What You Need Minimum Job Requirements:" list: - A PhD in bioinorganic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, radiochemistry, or a closely related field. - The degree must have been awarded within the past five years or be completed before the appointment begins. - Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct original research, supported by a record of peer-reviewed publications and scientific presentations. - Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Then "Desired Qualifications:" list: - Hands-on experience in coordination chemistry, ideally involving lanthanides or actinides, including ligand or chelator design and evaluation of metal-binding thermodynamics and speciation. - Experience with one or more relevant characterization methods, such as isothermal titration calorimetry (ITC), EPR, multinuclear NMR, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, or inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). - Experience conjugating chelators to proteins while retaining protein structure and function. - Experience with recombinant protein expression, purification, and handling of folded metalloproteins. - Experience engineering and analyzing metal-binding sites in protein scaffolds, siderophores, or peptide chelators. - Experience with quantitative analysis of resonance spectra and binding curves. Then "Work Environment: Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management." Then "Note to Applicants: Appointment and Location: This position is located at the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies at Los Alamos National Laboratory in northern New Mexico. The appointment is for an initial two-year term, with the possibility of a one-year extension." Then "LANL is a multidisciplinary research institution that conducts strategic science in support of national security." (maybe part of About the role? Could include.) Then "Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory." This is legal restriction; maybe remove as legal boilerplate? It's specific but still legal. I'd remove. Then "Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:" then list benefits. Benefits list: - PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network - Dental and vision insurance - Free basic life and disability insurance - Paid childbirth and parental leave - Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) - Learning opportunities and tuition assistance - Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays) - Onsite gyms and wellness programs - Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius) Then "Additional Details Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A." legal; remove. "No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance." legal; remove. "Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks." legal; remove. "New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer." legal; remove. "Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements." internal applicants; remove. "Equal Opportunity: ..." remove. "To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947." remove. "Instructions on How to Activate/ Create a LANL Jobs Account: ..." remove. Thus final HTML includes sections About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Benefits. We need to include location and appointment term somewhere; we can put them in About the role paragraph. Let's craft About the role paragraph: combine the initial description plus work location and appointment term and LANL description. Paragraph: "The Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies at Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a creative and results-oriented Postdoctoral Researcher to advance research at the intersection of f-element coordination chemistry, metalloprotein biochemistry, and quantum sensing. The successful candidate