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Postdoctoral Research Assoc
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| UNT System Overview | Welcome to the University of North Texas System . UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton , the University of North Texas at Dallas and the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region and we are committed to transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We are growing with the DFW region, enrolling a record 47,000+ students across our system and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. |
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| Posting Title | Postdoctoral Research Assoc |
| 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 BIODISCOVERY INSTITUTE was established in 2016 as an Institute of Research Excellence at the University of North Texas under the Division of Research and Innovation. The BioDiscovery Institute delivers fundamental research solutions to underpin the utilization of living systems for the production of polymers, oils and additives, chemical feedstocks, composite materials, proteins and other macromolecules, bioactive molecules, and even bio-based fuels. Researchers in the institute operate through pipelines that link sustainable production platforms, metabolic engineering, and the development of new products and technologies. The institute touts a multidisciplinary team of scientists committed to collaborating on large research projects with an emphasis on solutions to societal needs. 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 | A postdoctoral position is available in the Kent Chapman Laboratory (in the UNT BioDiscovery Institute) to reconstruct fungal natural product pathways into plant systems. This project is a collaboration with the Liz Skellam and Ana Alonso laboratories as well as the UNT Economic Research Center led by Mike Carroll. The postdoctoral candidate will be expected to perform cloning and expression experiments to support metabolite production and purification from plant leaves, and to optimize this process for greenhouse production of medically-relevant chemicals. The project is currently funded by a grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation; the initial appointment will be for one year with an option to continue for up to two years depending upon satisfactory progress and continued availability of funds. |
| Minimum Qualifications | Education Required:
Prior Experience Required:
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| Preferred Qualifications | Prior Experience Highly Desired:
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| 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 | Conduct experiments in accordance with all regulatory and safety policies. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Makes scientific observations, keep records of data and interpretations. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Prepare manuscripts for publication and scientific reports based on experimental results. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Prepare presentation or presentation materials of results in support of project. |
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| Description of Job Duty | Assist Principal Investigator with the supervision of graduate and undergraduate students. |
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Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number | F1119P |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants | |
| Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/67874 |
| Position End Date (if temporary) |
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