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Department Summary

Modern biology encompasses the study of all aspects of living systems from the molecular basis of genetic inheritance to the interactions between organisms and the environment. The mission of the Department of Biological Sciences is to provide quality education leading to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in biology, environmental biology, biochemistry and medical laboratory sciences. A vital component of that mission is scholarly activity, and faculty in the department conduct relevant basic and applied research and provide professional expertise and service to local, state and national constituencies. Central to our mission is quality teaching, and faculty engage in instructional development to enhance their abilities to train professionals who will have the most up-to-date skills and professional ethics for meeting the demands of a technological society. Our success is measured by the success of our students and the quality of our intellectual contributions to the improvement of society.

UNT has a highly diverse campus with a wide range of languages spoken in addition to English. We welcome candidates who have experience with HSI/MSIs and/or who speak Spanish, Vietnamese, American Sign Language, Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin and other variations), Arabic, Tagalog, Farsi, French, or/and Yoruba.

Position Overview

The Chapman lab is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of biotechnology to investigate the reconstruction of fungal secondary metabolite pathways in a plant host. The project is highly interdisciplinary and will require knowledge and experience of molecular biology, cell biology, and analytical chemistry including structural elucidation of molecules using spectroscopic techniques. The successful candidate will join a team consisting of other postdoctoral research associates, and graduate students in a highly collaborative environment. This project provides opportunities to learn additional biochemistry and cell biology techniques. Further responsibilities include the day-to-day management of the project, manuscript and proposal writing, presenting original research internally and externally at meetings and conferences, and mentoring students at the undergraduate and graduate level.

Minimum Qualifications

• The candidate should have completed their PhD in biochemistry or a related field and have experience and interest in biotechnological production of natural products.
• Experience with small molecule isolation and analysis using LCMS techniques.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques such as gene cloning and plasmid construction.
• Experience with plant transformation and gene expression.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with natural product isolation from plants
• Experience with agrobacterium-mediated transformation
• Knowledge of secondary metabolism in fungi and plants
• Good interpersonal skills and a team-working attitude
• Interest in training and mentoring students

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Job Duties:

• Conduct experiments, gather data, document research notes, code and analyze data, interpret data
• Prepare manuscripts for publications in a timely manner and talks and posters for presentation at group meetings and conferences Assist with reporting of research progress to funding agencies
• Keep up with historical and latest research data and publications
• Train students and other junior colleagues
• Stay up-to-date with all trainings, and federal, state, university and department requirements

Work Schedule:

Varies

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

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