Post Doctoral Fellow - Department of Biochemistry

West Virginia University Research Corporation is seeking applications for a Post Doctoral Fellow with the Department of Biochemistry

About the Opportunity

The Department of Biochemistry in the School of Medicine at West Virginia University (https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/biochemistry/) is currently recruiting a Postdoctoral fellow. This person will closely interact with the principal investigator and work on research focused investigating the mechanistic roles of protein machinery involved in protein degradation (e.g. proteasome) using various in vitro and in vivo methods (e.g. mechanistic enzymology, cell culture & C. elegans). This NIH funded research, has applications to fundamental cell biology, cancer, and neurodegenerative disease. The selected candidate will join a highly productive and active research laboratory. (http://bit.ly/2M8Wg1k)

Qualified individuals will need to demonstrate their capacity and potential for research productivity as evidenced by their training, published peer-reviewed publications. Candidates who have experience with determining mechanisms of protein function and/or experience with C. elegans are particularly encouraged to apply.

At WVU Research Corporation, we strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU Research Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options to suit your needs:
* 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
* PTO
* 403(b) retirement savings with a fully vested 3% employee contribution match, (Employees have the option of contributing an additional 1-3% of their earnings to the plan, which is also matched by the WVURC)
* A range of health insurance and various other benefits
* Dependent Education Scholarship
* WVU Perks
* And More!!

What you'll do:

• Be able to design and conduct experiments rigorously and independently
  
• Possess demonstrated ability to contribute to peer-reviewed journals
  
• Have strong scientific writing skills
• Be willing to assist in mentoring junior lab members
• Possess demonstrated ability to work effectively with others
• Excel in time and workload management skills
• Possess motivation to conduct interdisciplinary wet lab research

• Ph.D. in some type of biomedical program. E.g. Biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, pharmacology, structural biology, biophysics, etc.
• Experience in enzymology, protein purification, cell culture are desired, experience with C. elegans is a plus.
• Basic biomedical wet lab skills are necessary (e.g. PAGE, western blotting, PCR, site directed mutagenesis, protein expression and purification);
• Cell culture, general biochemistry, and cell biology knowledge is important.

The WVURC was created as a not-for-profit corporation in 1985 to support research (R1) at West Virginia University. We provide evaluation, development, patenting, management, and marketing services for inventions of the faculty, staff and students of the University.

The WVURC receives and administers funds awarded by external agencies for research and other activities and is responsible for helping protect intellectual property through patents, copyrights and licensing agreements for start-up companies based on University research.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic environment is core to WVURC's mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.

West Virginia University Research Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among its employees and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.