Research Assistant (Part-Time, 20 hours per week)| Laboratory of RNA Structural Biology and Biophysics

Organization Overview

The Laboratory of Structural Biology and Biophysics, led by Steve Bonilla, is dedicated to unraveling the fundamental physical principles that govern the three-dimensional shape and dynamic behavior of RNA molecules. Specifically, our focus lies in understanding the RNA sequences encoded by viruses, which enable them to manipulate the biochemical machinery of their host. To achieve this goal, we employ a wide range of cutting-edge tools and techniques, including cryogenic electron microscopy (cryo-EM), single-molecule FRET, small-angle X-ray scattering (SAXS), as well as other biophysical and structural biology methods, alongside functional assays.

About the Role

The Research Assistant will perform molecular simulations to interpret heterogeneous cryo-EM data, as well as assist in the development of computational tools for inferring structural dynamics from cryo-EM and single-molecule FRET data.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run molecular simulations
• Analyze cryo-EM data
• Coding and machine learning
• Present at group meetings
• Prepare reports and discuss with supervisor

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or similar field
• Coding experience
• Experience performing molecular simulations of RNA structures
• Experience handling cryo-EM data

Pay

Min USD $28,572.00/Yr. – Max USD $31,429.00/Yr.