Posting Details
Position Number007024Position TitleResearch Associate II - 007024DivisionCollege of MedicineDepartment720100 - BiochemistryMinimum Qualifications
Ph.D. in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and five years professional experience in a public health, medical, clinical, or research laboratory.
Preferred QualificationsJob Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s department of Biochemistry is seeking to hire a Research Associate II. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.
Essential Functions
These are the job duties required of the position.
Essential Functions
- Plans and executes experiments focused on mechanisms of antimicrobial resistance, including design of expression constructs, protein purification, enzyme assays, biophysical measurements, and X-ray crystallography.
- Analyzes biochemical and structural data and proposes next steps in the research program.
- Refines crystal structures for deposition in the Protein Data Bank.
- Prepares manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Presents research findings at national and international meetings.
- Assists with the preparation of grant applications.
- Performs day-to-day supervision of trainees in the lab, including high-school, undergraduate and graduate students, as applicable.
- Ensures that lab personnel meet safety and other compliance requirements.
- Serves as the point-of-contact for access to synchrotron facilities and takes the lead in collecting X-ray diffraction data at such facilities.
- Ensures that instrumentation in the lab is functioning correctly and liaises with vendors for service as needed.
- Regular and prompt attendance.
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
- Related duties as required.
Number of Vacancies1Position End Date (if temporary)Job Open Date07/30/2025Job Close DateOpen Until FilledYesSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsWorking DaysMonday - FridayWorking Hours8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Job LocationMain CampusFull-time or Part-TimeFull TimeRegular or TemporaryRegular
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you at least 18 years of age?
- * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
- * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individuals for staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
- * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- Less than High School
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
- * How many years of related experience do you have?
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 - 3 years
- Between 3 - 5 years
- Between 5 - 7 years
- More than 7 years
- * How did you hear about this position?
- USA website
- LinkedIn
- Zip Recruiter
- Indeed
- HigherEd Jobs
- Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
- Facebook
- Word of mouth
- Other
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents- Resume
- Cover Letter
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