Position Summary

A position is available immediately for a highly self-motivated Research Associate with experience in molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and structure biology to work in the laboratories of Drs. Robert Hausinger and Jian Hu.

The position is associated with an NIH-funded project to characterize enzymes that synthesize and use the recently discovered nickel-pincer nucleotide cofactor.

We seek an excellent scientist with hands-on training in molecular biology, protein expression/purification, and, ideally, structure determination by x-ray crystallography.

This is a full-time, 12-month fixed-term position with reappointment contingent on satisfactory performance and available funding

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, or other field closely related to protein structure and enzyme characterization.

Desired Qualifications

The successful applicant will have demonstrated skills in molecular biology and protein purification. Experience in structure characterization is highly preferred.

Required Application Materials

Please submit a CV and three references.

Review of Applications Begins On

11/04/2025

Summary of Health Risks

Some duties in this position may include exposure to acrylamide, organic solvents, or flammables (e.g., phenol chloroform, ethanol).

Website

https://mgi.natsci.msu.edu

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