Grant Funded - Research Associate

Overview

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Grant Funded - Research Associate I at Belmont University.

Employment Type
:
Staff

Internal Job Category
:
Non-Exempt (Staff)

Full-Time

Department
:
College of Medicine

Hours
: 37.5

The Research Assistant will work in a collaborative structural biology partnership between the Davis Research Lab of Structured Health and the Structural Biology Grid Consortium at Harvard Medical School. This person will help to provide training in structural biology, e.g. Cryogenic Electron Microscopy (CryoEM), to enable research faculty to develop the skills necessary for processing cryo

EM data. The person hired will also work on research in the Lab of Structured Health at Belmont.

Primary position responsibilities
:

• Full structural biology workflow: protein expression, purification, etc. Structural determination of proteins using cryogenic electron microscopy; computational structural biology (in silico analyses; molecular dynamics and docking simulations);
  Some travel maybe required. Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section. Supervise lab personnel, including students and staff.
• Organize cryo
  
  EM data processing workshops. Develop training materials for workshops and prepare evaluations of workshops.
• Perform all regulatory procedures for the lab, including submission of regulatory applications such as chemical safety protocols, managing the approval process, ensuring personnel training, and organizing the inspections for the various regulatory agencies.
• Organize the space use of the Davis lab of structured health, including allocation of bench space, equipment placement etc. Perform equipment and supply inventory checks.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Critical Thinking:
  Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management:
  Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications:
  Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education
:
Bachelor s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Computer Science, or similar relevant field is required.

Required Experience
:
Prior experience working in structural biology and/or computer science is required. 1-3 years experience is preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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