University of Colorado Boulder Looking for Professional Research Assistant Full Time

Location: Boulder, Colorado

Employment
Type: Research Faculty

Schedule: Full-Time

Date Posted:
14-Apr-2022

Job Summary

The Department of Biochemistry seeks applications for a full-time
Professional Research Assistant to work in the laboratory of Professor Natalie Ahn.The main task of the position is to
investigate mechanisms of signal transduction leading to the regulation of protein kinases and cancer. The specific goal is to investigate
enzymatic mechanisms for the regulation of MAP kinases, their impact on inhibitor design, and their contribution to drug resistance in
cancer. Experimental methods include mass spectrometry-based proteomics, hydrogen-deuterium exchange mass spectrometry, NMR, cDNA
subcloning, protein purification and chromatography, mammalian cell culture and fluorescence microscopy.

The University of Colorado
Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive
campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder is world-renowned for research and
training in molecular biosciences and biomedicine. This laboratory is located in the beautiful Rocky Mountain city of Boulder, CO, and is
housed in the state-of-the-art Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology building on East Campus.

What Your Key Responsibilities
Will Be

Experimental Design, Data collection, Analysis

• Research-level experimental design in
  biochemistry, biophysics, and cancer biology.
• Analysis of protein conformational dynamics and inhibitor binding by hydrogen-exchange
  mass spectrometry and 2D-NMR, and/or analysis of cellular responses to protein kinase inhibitors and anticancer drugs using biochemical
  assays, quantitative proteomics, phosphoproteomics, transcriptome sequencing, and mammalian cell light microscopy.
• Protein
  expression, purification, and biophysical characterization.
• Quantitative data analysis, computational methods’
  development.
• Scientific writing and manuscript preparation.
• Collaborative interactions with research team
  members.

Lab Management

• Supervision of student trainees.
• Maintenance of laboratory
  instrumentation.
• Ordering of supplies and equipment.

What You Should Know

• This position will
  function in a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday, with occasional time-sensitive research tasks needed on weekends.
• All
  University of Colorado Boulder employees are required to align with the campus COVID-19 vaccine requirement. New employees
  must provide proof of vaccination or receive a medical or religious exemption within 30 days of employment.

What We Can
Offer

The salary range for this full-time position is $35,568-$70,000 annually.

Benefits
The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado
Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

• A Bachelor’s Degree in
  science from an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant experience which includes a combination of:
• Scientific
  training in biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, or related fields.

What You Will Need

• Proficiency with experimental design and execution, quantitative analysis, and literature review is required.
• Understanding
  of fundamental principles of biochemistry, chemistry and biology.
• Good communication and teaching skills.

What We
Would Like You To Have

• B.S., M.S. or Ph.D. level research experience.
• Expertise in research level experimental
  design, data collection, and data analysis.
• A commitment of two or more years.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. Resume or CV including name and contact information for three
   references.
2. Cover letter addressed to the Search Committee briefly describing your qualifications, professional goals, and specific
   interest in this position.
3. Optional: Transcripts/Proof of Degree

If you are selected as the finalist, your degree will be
verified by the CU Boulder Campus Human Resources department using an approved online vendor. If your degree was obtained outside of the
United States, please submit a translated version as an optional attachment.

During the application process you will need to enter
contact information for a reference. We will request a letter of recommendation and additional materials, if needed, as the search
progresses.

Review of applications will begin immediately and remain open until filled.

Note:
Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.