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Department:
Chemistry - 318300
Research Professionals
10/14/2024
10/20/2024
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Research Specialist
20019550
S024136
Full-Time Temporary
40
North Carolina, US
Dependent on experience and qualifications.
11/04/2024
6 months not to exceed 11 months
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The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the College of Arts and Sciences.
There are 50 faculty members, 44 SHRA and 37 EHRA staff positions, 260 graduate students, 37 postdoctoral research associates, 700 undergraduate majors, and an annual total of approximately 10,000 registrations by all students in classroom and laboratory courses. The Department is housed in five buildings with over 580,000 sq. feet of space. The faculty participate in teaching assignments which involve an average of 200 students per faculty member per semester. The majority of faculty are research active and supervise graduate students working on their Masters or Ph.D. degrees, undergraduate students carrying out independent research and honors programs, research technicians and postdoctoral research associates. Primarily the research is funded by federal and private agencies such as NSF, NIH, Army, Navy, DOE, PRF and involves expenditures of more than nineteen million dollars annually. A total of over thirty-two million dollars from all sources is expended annually in the Department.
Perform biochemistry experiments in structural and chemical biology laboratory. Primary work will involve protein expression and purification, molecular biology involving protein expression plasmids, some protein crystallization, considerable biochemical assays using various read-outs including absorbance, fluorescence, HPLC, LC-MS/MS, and other biophysical approaches. Processing of clinical samples for subsequent analysis will also be required, with methods to be taught to successful applicant. Additional responsibilities will be in the realm of lab management and include ordering supplies, coordinating the repair and upkeep of equipment, organizing and facilitating proper laboratory functions, and working closely with laboratory personnel.
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field.
PhD in Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field.
Not Applicable.
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