Postdoctoral Research Assoc - Chemistry
- University of North Texas at Dallas
- Location: Denton, Texas
- Category: Admin-Laboratory and Research
- Posting Date: 07/02/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Details
Position Information
| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu. |
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| Posting Title | Postdoctoral Research Assoc - Chemistry |
| Department | UNT-Chemistry-121200 |
| College/School | College of Science |
| Job Location | Denton |
| Full Time/Part Time | Full-Time |
| Retirement Eligibility | ORP Eligible |
| Additional Retirement Information | For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php . |
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| Department Summary | The University of North Texas (UNT) is a Carnegie R1 research university and a federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution and Minority-Serving Institution with a population of over 42,000 students. The Denton community combines close proximity to one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country (Dallas-Fort Worth) with an intimate and culturally vibrant college town atmosphere. The UNT Chemistry Department consists of 28 faculty members, 20 research-active faculty (including 2 faculty with joint appointments), approximately 100 graduate students, and approximately 250 undergraduate chemistry majors. The department is in a growth phase, having hired an endowed Welch Chair in Chemistry and four Assistant Professors in the past three years, and with plans to hire up to six additional tenure-track faculty over the next few years. Our department has a strong culture of interdisciplinary collaboration, with specific strengths in computational chemistry, materials chemistry, and catalysis. New faculty have the opportunity to contribute to these areas, as well as interfacing with a growing interdisciplinary emphasis in Chemical Biology within the Chemistry Department and in collaboration with the BioDiscovery Institute (BDI) and other units on campus. Further information about the department may be found at chemistry.unt.edu. UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba. |
| Position Summary | The Skellam lab is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of biotechnology to investigate fungal biosynthetic enzyme structure, function, and protein-protein interactions. The project is highly interdisciplinary and will require knowledge and experience of molecular biology, cell biology, and computational modelling techniques. The successful candidate will join a team consisting of two graduate students focussed on different aspects of the same project (e.g. chemical synthesis, analytical chemistry, sequence similarity networking) in a highly collaborative environment where cross-training is possible. Further responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the project, manuscript and proposal writing, presenting original research internally and externally at meetings and conferences, and mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate level. |
| Minimum Qualifications | • The candidate should have completed their PhD in biology, biochemistry, or a related field and have experience and interest in biotechnological production of biocatalysts. • Experience in molecular biology techniques such as gene cloning, plasmid construction, and protein purification. • Experience in establishing subcellular localization of organelles using confocal microscopy. • Knowledge of protein structure prediction and molecular docking programs. |
| Preferred Qualifications | • Experience in quantification of protein-protein interactions using FRET. • Experience with manipulating membrane-bound enzymes. • Experience in designing chimeric genes / protein products. • Knowledge of secondary metabolism and biosynthetic enzymes in fungi. • Experience with small molecule isolation and structural elucidation using LCMS and NMR techniques. • Good interpersonal skills and a team-working attitude. • Interest in training and mentoring students. |
| Required License / Registration / Certification | |
| Physical Requirements | Ability to communicate |
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| Security Sensitive | This is a security sensitive position. |
| EEO Statement | The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices. |
| Driving University Vehicle | No |
Job Duties
| Description of Job Duty | Plan & Conduct experiments in consultation with supervisor. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Gather data, keep research notes, code data, and perform preliminary analysis. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Conduct experiments in accordance with all regulatory and safety policies. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Prepare manuscripts for publication based on experimental results. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Prepare presentation or presentation materials of results in support of projects. Facilitate communication between UNT and sponsor. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Assist a Principal Investigator with preparation of grant proposals (e.g. literature review, gathering of preliminary data, preparation of figures/graphics, fact checking, writing, etc.). |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F1255P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/74073 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) |
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