Why Work at BNL?
Brookhaven National Laboratory (www.bnl.gov) delivers discovery science and transformative technology to power and secure the nation's future. Brookhaven Lab is a multidisciplinary laboratory with seven Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, 37 R&D 100 Awards, and more than 70 years of pioneering research. The Lab is primarily supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Science. Brookhaven Science Associates (BSA) operates and manages the Laboratory for DOE. BSA is a partnership between Battelle and The Research Foundation for the State University of New York on behalf of Stony Brook University. Organizational Overview
Researchers in the Biology Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) seek to unravel and fully describe the complexities of biological systems--from how plants make oils and other products to the role of proteins in disease. Our work helps to develop and makes use of the tools and techniques of biochemistry, molecular genetics, and structural biology. We also leverage the unique capabilities of Brookhaven's National Synchrotron Light Source-II and Center for Functional Nanomaterials, major research facilities open to scientists from around the world. Our research makes important contributions to fulfilling the missions of the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Basic Energy Sciences and Office of Biological and Environmental Research. In addition, together with the Collider-Accelerator Department, the Biology Department manages the NASA Space Radiation Laboratory (NSRL) at Brookhaven, which is used by radiobiologists and physicists to study the effects of space radiation on both living and non-living systems with the aim of protecting future astronauts. Position Description
The Biology Department at Brookhaven National Laboratory seeks to fill a 3-year term Postdoctoral Research Associate opening. The qualified candidate is expected to pursue the biochemical and structure-function studies on the protein complexes of cytochrome P450 enzymes with their redox partners and/or ancillary proteins that are involved in phenylpropanoid-lignin biosynthesis. This position has a high level of interaction with an international and multicultural scientific community. Position Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Generating protein variant.
- Developing and employing biochemical and genetic approaches to assess functional alteration of protein variants.
- Exploring heterologous expression systems to produce, purify and reconstitute membrane-bound protein complexes.
- Conducting cryo-EM sample screening and data collection.
- Determining structures of protein complexes.
- Summarizing, recording and reporting experimental data to the PI.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Requires a Ph.D. in (plant) biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology, biophysics or related discipline.
- Laboratory research experience in the field of plant biochemistry, molecular genetics, and/or protein structural biology.
- Demonstrated experience and ability in the standard techniques of (plant) biochemistry, molecular genetics, and/or structural biology.
- Experience in protein heterologous expression, purification, mutagenesis, and enzymatic assay.
- A proven track record of experimental design, execution and data analysis as reflected in manuscript writing and successful publication in peer-reviewed journals.
- Clear and concise communication and the ability be able to interact with scientists in different disciplinaries.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Experience in membrane protein preparation and handling is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge or experience in Cryo-EM, Protein Footprinting, Small/Wide Angle X-ray Scattering, or Chemical Crosslinking-Mass Spectrometry is a plus.
- Experience in the studies of protein-protein interaction, and protein/enzyme complex.
- Experience in plant metabolite analysis using HPLC, LC-MS and/or GC-MS.
- Knowledge on plant phenylpropanoid-lignin biosynthesis.
Other information: - Review of applications begins immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
- Initial 3-year term appointment subject to renewal contingent on performance and funding.
- Competitive salary will be commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications..
- Research under the direction of Dr. Chang-Jun Liu.
- BNL policy requires that research associate appointments may be made to individuals who have received their doctorate within the past five years.
- Brookhaven National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce.
At Brookhaven National Laboratory we believe that a comprehensive employee benefits program is an important and meaningful part of the compensation employees receive. Our benefits program includes, but is not limited to: - Medical Plans
- Dental Plans
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Swimming Pool, Weight Room, Tennis Courts, and many other employee perks and benefits.
Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) is an equal opportunity employer that values inclusion and diversity at our Lab. We are committed to ensuring that all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a veteran, disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
BNL takes affirmative action in support of its policy and to advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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