Research Pro 5

GlycoData; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan options

Job summary

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities is seeking a researcher to perform state-of-the-art NMR experiments to elucidate galectin structures and their polysaccharide interactions. The role includes data analysis, resonance assignments, and structural calculations, with reporting and publications.

Responsibilities include designing and running NMR experiments, processing data, calculating structures, preparing samples, and writing reports.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and running NMR experiments.
• Experience processing and analyzing NMR data.
• Ability to calculate molecular structures.
• Ability to write reports and publications.

Responsibilities

• Design and run NMR experiments.
• Process and analyze NMR data.
• Calculate molecular structures.
• Make up NMR samples.
• Write reports and publications.

Tools

NMR spectroscopy

Circular dichroism spectropolarimetry

Computer modeling

Job description

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities Twin Cities, MN Posted February 20, 2026

About the Job

The candidate will be expected to perform state-of-the-art NMR experimentsto elucidate the structure of several galectin proteins and how they bind to polysaccharides, analyze data, perform resonance assignments and structural calculations, and write reports and scientific publications.

Job Duties:

30% - design and run NMR experiments

30% - process and analyze NMR data

20% - calculate molecular structures

10% - make up NMR samples

10% - write reports and publications

About the Department

Dr Kevin Mayo's research in structural biology is aimed at understanding cell adhesion at the molecular level where protein-protein and protein-carbohydrate interactions are critical. Biomolecular conformations and interactions are analyzed primarily by using high resolution NMR spectroscopy, circular dichrosim spectropolarimetry and computer modeling. Ultimately, this work will aid in the rational design of pharmaceutical drugs which help to control the spread of cancer, to combat stroke and heart disease, or to reduce viral infection.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $24,000 annually for 30% time (12 hours per week)

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans .

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Position overview

Organization The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities