Postdoc: Protein Engineering for Mineral Recovery

National Renewable Energy Laboratory

Colorado

On-site

USD 77,000 - 126,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) in Golden, CO, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Synthetic Biology and Bioconversion group. The appointment is initially one year, with possible renewal up to three years, focusing on enzyme and protein engineering for critical mineral recovery.

The successful candidate will apply biochemistry, cloning, expression, and purification techniques to develop enzyme-based systems, collaborating across disciplines and contributing to

Qualifications

Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
Strong understanding of bioinorganic chemistry.
Experience with cloning, expression, and purification of proteins.
Experience in enzyme/protein engineering or evolution.
Strong safety record.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and troubleshoot research in a lab setting.
Collaborate across disciplines and communicate results effectively.
Author peer‑reviewed publications.
Work safely and independently in a laboratory.
Deliver high‑quality results within aggressive timelines.

Skills

Bioinorganic chemistry

Cloning

Expression

Purification

Enzyme/protein engineering

Communication skills

Creative thinking

Organizational skills

Programming in R or Python

Education

PhD in Biochemistry or closely related field

Tools

Automated liquid handlers

Job description

The successful candidate will apply biochemistry, cloning, expression, and purification techniques to develop enzyme-based systems, collaborating across disciplines and contributing to

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