Postdoc: RNA Virus Replication Mechanisms

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC invites applications for a Post-Doc Research Associate in the Cameron/Arnold Lab. The role focuses on the enzymology and biophysics of RNA virus genome replication, with emphasis on initiation, elongation, fidelity, and replication complex dynamics.

The successful candidate will apply quantitative enzymology, protein biochemistry, molecular biophysics, and related structural approaches in a multidisciplinary setting, with strong

Qualifications

• PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or closely related discipline.
• Experience in protein biochemistry, enzymology, and biophysical studies.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities; able to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Investigate molecular mechanisms of RNA virus genome replication.
• Characterize initiation, elongation, fidelity, and regulation of viral RNA synthesis.
• Develop mechanistic biochemical/biophysical approaches in a collaborative lab.

Skills

Protein biochemistry

Enzymology

Molecular biophysics

Protein purification

Quantitative skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Collaboration

Education

PhD in Biochemistry, Biophysics, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline

Tools

Fluorescence spectroscopy

Recombinant protein expression

Pre-steady-state kinetics

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC invites applications for a Post-Doc Research Associate in the Cameron/Arnold Lab. The role focuses on the enzymology and biophysics of RNA virus genome replication, with emphasis on initiation, elongation, fidelity, and replication complex dynamics.

The successful candidate will apply quantitative enzymology, protein biochemistry, molecular biophysics, and related structural approaches in a multidisciplinary setting, with strong