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Postdoctoral Researcher
Job Description
Postdoctoral Researcher
Full Job Description
The Balog lab at the University of New England (UNE) invites applicants for a postdoctoral researcher to conduct research in the area of protein biochemistry and biophysics. Position is open immediately.
The postdoctoral researcher will join the newly formed Bio-Inspired On-demand Strategies for Engineering Nanostructured Sensors (BIO-SENS) team, a National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR funded program. The focus of BIO-SENS is the development of engineering principles to guide on-demand biosensor design in biomanufacturing and biotechnology applications. The program involves researchers (chemists, engineers, and economists) from Maine (UNE and UMaine), New Hampshire (UNH), Wyoming (UW), and Alabama (Auburn University) and industrial partners across all jurisdictions.
The postdoctoral researcher will join the newly formed Bio-Inspired On-demand Strategies for Engineering Nanostructured Sensors (BIO-SENS) team, a National Science Foundation (NSF) EPSCoR funded program. The focus of BIO-SENS is the development of engineering principles to guide on-demand biosensor design in biomanufacturing and biotechnology applications. The program involves researchers (chemists, engineers, and economists) from Maine (UNE and UMaine), New Hampshire (UNH), Wyoming (UW), and Alabama (Auburn University) and industrial partners across all jurisdictions.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply for this position, please submit the following materials:
- Cover letter describing scientific experiences and research interests
- Curriculum vitae
- Names and contact information for three professional references. References must be scientists familiar with your work and qualifications. Your references must send their letters of recommendation electronically to ebalog@une.edu.
An introductory video of the BIO-SENS team is available at the following link:
https://media.unh.edu/media/BIOSENS+Kickoff+Meeting+Introduction/1_tznvd8e6
Responsibilities
The main responsibility of this position is to conduct research involving molecular cloning, production, and experimental characterization of engineered proteins, including stimuli-responsive protein polymers. The postdoctoral researcher will assist Dr. Balog with data analysis and writing scientific papers and will interact on a regular basis with other BIO-SENS researchers and co-Principle Investigators (co-PIs).
The postdoctoral researcher will become part of the BIO-SENS leadership team, engage with research collaborators and industrial partners, and have the opportunity to participate in professional development and mentoring activities.
The postdoctoral researcher will become part of the BIO-SENS leadership team, engage with research collaborators and industrial partners, and have the opportunity to participate in professional development and mentoring activities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field (required at the start of appointment)
- A strong record of research productivity
- Strong analytical and quantitative problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- A background in plasmid library construction, protein expression and purification, and in vitro characterization of proteins and protein-protein interactions
- Experience with one or more of the following techniques:
- atomic force microscopy
- isothermal titration calorimetry
- dynamic light scattering
- flow imaging microscopy
- mass spectrometry
- ligation-independent cloning strategies
- Experience with mentoring undergraduate student researchers
- Experience with laboratory organization and management responsibilities
EEO Statement Summary
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