The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC | United States
Job description
Vacancy ID: NF0007736
Position Summary/Description:
The Research Associate position will independently design, collect, and analyze research data for several experimental projects arising from two new Foundation awards for research investigating the origin of genetic coding and protein synthesis according to a coded template. One studies the translatomics of ribosome-free coded peptide bond formation. The other examines structure/function studies of reconstructed aminoacyl-tRNA synthetase cognate tRNA pair likely to resemble evolutionary intermediates in the evolution of the genetic code. An ideal candidate will have extensive experience and enthusiasm for molecular biology, preparative biochemistry, laboratory conditions for RNA biology, on the one hand, and enzymology and data analysis on the other hand. The selected candidate will be expected co-author papers as well as present results at meetings and conferences. The position will offer considerable independence and facilitate collaboration with multiple groups supported by the two funding sources.
Education and Experience:
Major responsibilities include general lab management, independent design and implementation of experimental protocols, scientific and budgetary record keeping, and acting as liaison for Health and Safety. Procedures include PCR , in vitro transcription, PAGE purification of RNAs, enzymatic reactions, protein expression and purification, single turnover and steady-state enzymatic assays. Independent initiative, curiosity, enthusiasm for laboratory experimentation and the scientific method, and willingness to learn are more important than experience with any one particular skill.
Previous work with RNA , and/or enzymology are preferred. PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, or (Molecular) BiologyAbout The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina rates among the nation’s great institutions of higher education, set on an historic and beautiful campus that celebrates all four seasons. Carolina’s students, faculty and staff come here from around the world, bringing varied cultural, racial and ethnic heritages that help make UNC-Chapel Hill a thriving intellectual center. We’re repeatedly ranked the nation’s best value in higher education for students seeking to earn a college degree – the University has garnered the top spot each time since the ranking’s launch in 1998.Whether you’ve just started your career, are new to academia or are a seasoned professional with assorted campus experiences to draw on, we hope you will find a great place at Carolina.
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