Project Scientist - Biological Chemistry - Gonen Lab

University of California, Los Angeles; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Biological Chemistry at University of California, Los Angeles is recruiting an Assistant Project Scientist for collaborative MicroED method development in Professor Gonen’s lab. This role focuses on small molecule, membrane, and protein samples, with emphasis on sample prep, data collection, and analysis.

You will work on designing funded projects, optimizing MicroED workflows, and mentoring students and staff, while contributing to publications and grant writing in cryo-EM.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry, materials science, bioengineering, or a closely related field.
• Experience in macromolecular MicroED sample preparation and data analyses.
• Experience in small molecule MicroED sample preparation and data analyses.
• Prior publications in MicroED.

Responsibilities

• Support the PI in the design and execution of funded projects.
• Prepare samples for MicroED (macromolecular and small molecules) and optimize data collection parameters.
• Mentor and supervise lab members; assist in writing progress reports and grant applications.
• Manage data archiving, analysis pipelines, and project budgeting as required.

Skills

MicroED sample prep

MicroED data analysis

Publications in MicroED

Education

Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry, materials science, bioengineering, or closely related field

Job description

The Department of Biological Chemistry is recruiting for an Assistant Project Scientist position in Professor Gonen’s laboratory. This position is intended for collaborative research working MIcroED method development with special emphasis on small molecule, membrane and soluble proteins, sample preparation and analyses. The Gonen lab has pioneered the MicroED method and seeks to keep developing this cryoEM method using top of the line equipment and important biological samples.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in biochemistry, chemistry, materials science, bioengineering, or a closely related field of study.
• Prior experience in macromolecular MicroED sample preparation and data analyses.
• Prior experience in small molecule MicroED sample preparation and data analyses.
• Prior publications in MicroED is a must.

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities include supporting the PI in the design and execution of funded projects, including preparation of samples for MicroED (macromolecular and small molecules, materials etc), optimization of parameters for MicroED including all aspects of sample preparation, data collection, data archiving and management, microscope optimization, data analysis, structure solution, pipeline optimization, paper writing and submission, grant writing, mentoring and teaching other lab members, writing budget and progress reports as required, day-to-day tasks related to project management, supervising graduate/undergraduate students, other postdoctoral fellows and technicians in the group as needed and engaging in collaborations as directed by the PI.