Postdoc in RNA Virus Mechanisms & Biophysics

University-of-North-Carolina-At-Chapel-Hil; Chapel Hill (NC); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical and vision coverage

Paid leave

Professional development support

Healthy work/life balance

Zusammenfassung

The Cameron-Arnold laboratory at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to study biochemical and biophysical mechanisms of RNA virus genome replication. The role focuses on enzymology of RNA-dependent RNA polymerases and related protein complexes, in a multidisciplinary setting.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in a relevant field and strong experimental skills in biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology, with

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience with recombinant protein expression and purification is desirable.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, effective communication, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Aufgaben

• Investigate biochemical and biophysical mechanisms of RNA virus genome replication.
• Define molecular mechanisms of viral RNA synthesis, including initiation and elongation.
• Develop and pursue mechanistic research projects within established areas of investigation.
• Collaborate across disciplines to advance antiviral therapeutic development.

Kenntnisse

Strong quantitative skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Independent and collaborative work

Ausbildung

PhD in Biochemistry/Biophysics/Chemistry/Molecular Biology

Tools

Recombinant protein expression and purification

Fluorescence spectroscopy

Jobbeschreibung

The Cameron-Arnold laboratory at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral research associate to study biochemical and biophysical mechanisms of RNA virus genome replication. The role focuses on enzymology of RNA-dependent RNA polymerases and related protein complexes, in a multidisciplinary setting.

Ideal candidates have a PhD in a relevant field and strong experimental skills in biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular biology, with