Assistant Research Scientist

Position Information

Classification Title Researcher AC FLSA Faculty Rank Assistant Research Scientist Contract Type Fiscal (12 mo.) Tenure Status Non-Tenure Track Minimum Qualifications

PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field

Position Summary

Research Scientist combining wet lab and computational approaches to analysis and understanding of protein structure and function.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to fund ≥90% of salary from current research contracts and grants with continued expectation at this level.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

At least 5 years of postdoctoral experience conducting research on the structure and function of proteins and training PhD students in the laboratory and computational analysis of the structure and function of proteins.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Ability to conduct wet lab and computational analysis for the structure and function of kinases.

Physical Demands Is this a Position of Trust? No Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No Credit and P-Card policy

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Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities Percentage Of Time 100

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• Research Portfolio/Philosophy

Optional Documents

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