Phase2 Technology
Job Posting Title:
Research Associate - Structural Biologist
Job Details Hiring Department:
Molecular Biosciences
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Purpose Carry out research in structural biology and biochemistry of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes and their nucleic acid complexes.
Responsibilities
Express, purify, and characterize full-length and deletion constructs of group II intron and other non-LTR retroelement reverse transcriptase and related proteins for structural analysis and biotechnological applications using Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) and other methods. Characterize wild‑type and mutant proteins biochemically via enzymatic assays and determine conditions for obtaining diffraction‑quality crystals and/or for cryo‑electron microscopy analysis of proteins and protein/nucleic‑acid complexes. Carry out biochemical and biophysical assays.
Obtain structures of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes and their nucleic‑acid–protein complexes by X‑ray diffraction and/or cryo‑EM.
Write manuscripts and assist in preparation of reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and proposals. Make presentations at lab meetings. Attend lab meetings and other meetings. Order chemicals and supplies specific to current project.
Provide instruction, assistance, and mentoring to graduate students.
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with demonstrated productivity in these areas.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with at least five years' experience and demonstrated research productivity on enzymes that bind nucleic acids and/or protein‑nucleic‑acid complexes.
Salary Range $60,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around bio‑hazards
May work around chemicals
Required Materials
Current curriculum vitae
Three letters of reference (at least two from referees outside of the University; Hiring PI/supervisor cannot be a reference). Letters may be emailed to mbs_hr@austin.utexas.edu.
Letter of Interest
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees to be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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Job Details Hiring Department:
Molecular Biosciences
Position Open To:
All Applicants
Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
Location:
AUSTIN, TX
Purpose Carry out research in structural biology and biochemistry of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes and their nucleic acid complexes.
Responsibilities
Express, purify, and characterize full-length and deletion constructs of group II intron and other non-LTR retroelement reverse transcriptase and related proteins for structural analysis and biotechnological applications using Fast Protein Liquid Chromatography (FPLC) and other methods. Characterize wild‑type and mutant proteins biochemically via enzymatic assays and determine conditions for obtaining diffraction‑quality crystals and/or for cryo‑electron microscopy analysis of proteins and protein/nucleic‑acid complexes. Carry out biochemical and biophysical assays.
Obtain structures of reverse transcriptase and related enzymes and their nucleic‑acid–protein complexes by X‑ray diffraction and/or cryo‑EM.
Write manuscripts and assist in preparation of reports, abstracts, manuscripts, and proposals. Make presentations at lab meetings. Attend lab meetings and other meetings. Order chemicals and supplies specific to current project.
Provide instruction, assistance, and mentoring to graduate students.
Required Qualifications Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with demonstrated productivity in these areas.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in structural biology and/or biochemistry with at least five years' experience and demonstrated research productivity on enzymes that bind nucleic acids and/or protein‑nucleic‑acid complexes.
Salary Range $60,000 + depending on qualifications
Working Conditions
Personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around bio‑hazards
May work around chemicals
Required Materials
Current curriculum vitae
Three letters of reference (at least two from referees outside of the University; Hiring PI/supervisor cannot be a reference). Letters may be emailed to mbs_hr@austin.utexas.edu.
Letter of Interest
Employment Eligibility Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University‑Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
Retirement Plan Eligibility The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E‑Verify is 854197. For more information about E‑Verify, see the following:
E‑Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP‑3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees to be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
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