Research Scientist II

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Brandeis University is looking to hire a Research Scientist II for Goode Lab. The Research Scientist II will have significant scientific responsibilities including: (1) using complex scientific instrumentation (e.g., FPLCs, fluorimeters, TIRF microscopes, microfluidics devices), (2) purifying proteins from different sources (bacteria, yeast, and animal tissues), (3) designing and executing highly technical experiments (e.g., protein-protein interaction assays, bulk fluorescence kinetic experiments, and single molecule TIRF microscopy imaging), (4) analyzing data independently, (5) generating publication quality figures, and (6) writing up results and methods for research articles. Job Description: Independently perform, analyze, and interpret biochemical experiments, including purification and labeling of proteins, performing in vitro single molecule TIRF microscopy experiments, quantitative binding assays for protein-protein interactions, and bulk fluorescence kinetic assays. Contribute to lab organization and oversight, including help write and edit parts of papers, plan experiments, organize lab databases. This is a part-time position working 26 hours a week. The salary range for the part-time position is $72,600-$92,500. Job Requirements: Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Cell Biology 5-8 years of related work experience required. Strong expertise in protein purification and use of FPLC, fluorimeters, centrifuges, columns, etc is required. Requires ability to be on one's feet at the lab bench and move freely around the lab for multiple hours each day, use hands to perform challenging tasks required for experiments. Pay Range Disclosure The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements. Equal Opportunity Statement Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").

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