Postdoctoral Fellow

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Job Posting Title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

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Hiring Department:

Molecular Biosciences

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Aug 01, 2021

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Sep 30, 2022

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Description:

The Marcotte lab is seeking 2-3 postdoctoral researchers for interdisciplinary research at the interface of comparative evolution and human disease, primarily using systems, synthetic, and computational biology approaches. Think deep homology meets proteomics. Research topics range from the discovery of ancient biochemical systems to the invention of new proteomics technologies to the study of the structure, function, and evolution of proteins driving embryonic development.

The positions offer a combination of training opportunities on cutting-edge research with a large degree of intellectual freedom in a welcoming, supportive environment. Possible projects might include inventing new single-molecule protein sequencing technologies or participating in ongoing, funded collaborations with the lab of John Wallingford on the cell biology, proteomics, & 3D structure of evolutionary conserved ciliary machinery; with the lab of Jonghwan Kim on trophoblast stem cell differentiation; or with the lab of David Taylor lab on high-throughput “shotgun-style” cryo-electron microscopy. For more information about the research group and relevant publications, check out our lab webpage at http://www.marcottelab.org/

The lab is part of the thriving Department of Molecular Biosciences (https://molecularbiosci.utexas.edu/) at the University of Texas at Austin, a diverse and highly collaborative community of scholars, researchers, students, and staff in one of the fastest-growing large U.S. cities consistently recognized for its high quality of life. The university offers competitive salaries, full benefits, and an extensive support network.

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Job Details:

General Notes  

PhD must have been received within the past 3 years. This is a temporary training position that can be renewed annually, for a maximum of five years, based upon performance review, progress towards research goals, and continuation of funding. 

 

Responsibilities 

• Lead and conduct primary research: work with PI to establish project goals, set and adhere to project timelines, perform research, prepare figures and manuscripts. Establish new protocols and collaborate with colleagues relating to lab work.

• Present progress at weekly lab meetings and at larger forums as appropriate in consultation with PI.

• Provide guidance/assistance on related projects to other lab members.

 

Required Qualifications 

Requires PhD degree or equivalent relevant to molecular biology, biochemistry, biophysics, computational biology, or related field.  Strong scientific understanding of molecular biology and genomics/proteomics. Excellent communication and collaborative skills, both oral and written.  For information about the laboratory and its research, see http://www.marcottelab.org

 

Preferred Qualifications 

Critical thinker and creative problem solver, works well with others. Interest in collaborative interdisciplinary work. For bioinformatics-oriented researchers, thorough knowledge and ability to use common computational environments, tools, and pipelines such as Python, R, Unix/Linux, Bioconductor, or similar resources, and familiarity with public databases and resources available for bioinformatics analysis.  For biochemistry- or biophysics-oriented researchers, familiarity with protein handling and isolation and either proteomics/mass spectrometry, cryo-electron microscopy, or single-molecule microscopy would be preferred.

 

Salary Range 

$55,000 + depending on qualifications 

 

Working Conditions 

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished). 

• May work around chemical fumes. 

• May work around standard office conditions. 

• May work around biohazards. 

• May work around chemicals. 

 

Required Materials 

• Resume/CV 

• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor 

• Letter of interest 

 

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. 

 

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. 

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Employment Eligibility:

Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the 2020 report hereor obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe, Suite UTA 2.206, Austin, TX 78701.