Post Doctoral Associate - Military veterans preferred

Post Doctoral Associate
Med-Structural Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25002722)

Terms of Contract/Appointment: This is a ­­­­one-year term, renewable, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Postdoctoral Associate

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform scientific research given by the PI.
• Perform high-quality, engaging, interactive, self-motivated research projects
• Maintain a documented research outcome by timely/organized reporting of the results to the PI
• Perform routine laboratory work, including organization, maintenance, documentation, writing, reporting, and presenting
• Weekly presentation of research progress
• Prepare research results outcomes at a high-quality level for grant and funding for scholarly research activities and applications
• Develop and conduct research, and publish original research
• Write research manuscripts
• Participate in conferences and professional networking opportunities
• Provide training and mentoring to students and junior group members
• Participate actively as a member of the university community on administrative committees, search committees, in university governance activities, and student advising
• Performs other duties as assigned by the PI

Minimum Qualifications for the Position:

• PHD degree in chemistry, biology, or a related field
• 3 years or more relevant work experience within the field of structural biology, protein biochemistry and biophysics, recombinant protein production and purification, and protein biophysics
• Excellent organization, communication, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Structural biology methods, including protein crystallography and Cryo-EM
• Protein characterization
• Advanced protein biophysics methods

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Campus: Pittsburgh
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Attachments: Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae

Assignment Category Full-time regular



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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