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The role involves studying molecular mechanisms of muscle contraction and intracellular transport using single molecule biophysics. Responsibilities include protein purification, data collection via laser traps, and publishing research in high-impact journals.
Requires a PhD in Kinesiology or a related STEM field with a proven track record of publishing biophysics research. Preference is given to candidates experienced in myosin protein expression and single molecule laser trap assays.
Title: Post Doctoral Research Associate - BioPhysics
Executive Area: Academic Affairs
College/School/MBU: Public Health/ Health Sciences
Department: Kinesiology
Work Location: Amherst
Schedule: Full Time
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Job Summary
The Debold Muscle Biophysics Lab is seeking talented applicants for a full-time, Postdoctoral Research Associate position in the Kinesiology Department. This position will support a five-year grant from the NIH to study the molecular mechanisms underlying muscle contraction, intracellular transport, and the formation of complex cellular structures. The goal of this work is to understand how the load-dependent proteins of the molecular motor myosin enable it to perform complex cellular processes when working as a team of motors.
We are searching for a highly motivated single molecular biophysicist familiar with the laser trap and in vitro motility assays. These skills will be used to characterize the single molecule and mini-ensemble properties of three different classes of myosin: muscle myosin II, myosin III and myosin V. The goal of this project is to understand how the single molecule properties of these myosin's give rise to the complex behavior they demonstrate in multi-motor teams.
Essential Functions
Specific activities will include protein purification and preparation, fluorescence microscopy and data collection and analysis of data from the single molecule laser trap and in vitro motility assay.
Preparation and presentation of figures for presentation at national and international meetings, as well as for publication.
Writing manuscripts for publication in high impact journals.
Preference will be given to those with the ability to express and purify myosin proteins.
Minimum Qualifications
A PhD in Kinesiology or a related STEM field, including Biology, Physics, Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Demonstrated ability to present and publish research in biophysics or a related field.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with coworkers, students and collaborators.
Organizational skills to effectively manage and maintain large data sets.
High level of independence and reliability.
Demonstrated ability to publish in high-quality journals in kinesiology and/or neuroscience or related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a single molecule laser trap assay.
The ability to manage large and complex data sets using MatLab, R or related programs.
The ability to isolate and/or express proteins and prepare them for use in functional assays.
Knowledge of fluorescence microscopy techniques including epi, TIRF and STORM.
Proficiency with LabView software.
Ability to rapidly learn new software platforms.
Additional Details
This position will require the successful candidate to work full-time (40 hours per week).
The work may require week and weekend hours to facilitate human subject recruitment and testing.
This is an in-person only position.
This is a 12-month appointment with reappointment contingent on funding and sufficient productivity (e.g. 2-3 first author publications per year).
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a standard office or indoor university environment and involves minimal physical exertion.
Work Schedule and Work Arrangement
M-F, variable
Some evening and weekends may be required.
Salary Information
For hires with 0-2 years of postdoc experience, UMass Amherst expects to pay between $62,838 and $65,138 for this position.
For hires with 3-4 years of postdoc experience, UMass Amherst expects to pay between $66,287 and $67,437 for this position.
Special Instructions for Applicants
Along with your application, please submit a cover letter describing your research experience, current research interests, and long-term professional goals; a current curriculum vitae; a recent publication in PDF format; and contact information for three professional references.
This position will remain open for the time period required by any applicable collective bargaining agreement and will continue until a suitable candidate pool is identified. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply early.
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UMass Amherst Information Technology (UMass IT) is the IT organization at the flagship campus of the University of Massachusetts. We are responsible for the technology vision, strategy, and action that propels UMass Amherst forward.
Offices: 400 Venture Way, Hadley, Massachusetts 01035, US