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HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE HHMI

Research Specialist II - Orth Lab

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center · Mid

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HRISMolecular BiologyResearchAnimal ModelsCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

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About the role

  • Cover letter stating research interests and career goals
  • Contact information for three professional references
  • Autonomy to pursue independent research projects within the scope of the lab's scientific focus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and execute independent structural biology research projects, including CryoEM and X-ray crystallography studies.
  • Document structural molecules and maintain rigorous records of experimental data and methods.
  • Collaborate with postdocs, graduate students, and other scientists within and outside the lab.

Requirements

  • Published CryoEM and/or X-ray crystallography studies - a strong publication record is required.
  • A comprehensive structural biology toolbox with hands-on expertise across multiple structural techniques.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills. ability to serve as a technical resource for the broader lab team.
  • Familiarity with host-pathogen interactions or molecular pathogenesis research.
  • The position requires mobility, including the ability to move materials weighing up to several pounds (such as a laptop computer or tablet).
  • Required:
  • A PhD in Structural Biology, Biophysics, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
  • Self-directed and independent - able to own and drive research projects with minimal supervision.
  • Preferred:
  • Interest in and enthusiasm for mentoring junior lab members and graduate students.
  • Physical Requirements
  • Remaining in a normal seated or standing position for extended periods of time
  • reaching and grasping by extending hand(s) or arm(s)
  • dexterity to manipulate objects with fingers, for example using a keyboard

Nice to have

  • Experience working with membrane proteins or larger molecular structures - strongly preferred.

Compensation

  • Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs.
  • Annual The posted range reflects HHMI's good faith estimate of the anticipated hiring salary range for this role at the time of posting.
  • Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

  • A competitive compensation package with comprehensive HHMI health and wellness benefits.
  • A highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research environment at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
  • Actual hiring compensation is determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
  • Visit our Benefits at HHMI site to learn more.
  • The Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) advances the discovery and sharing of scientific knowledge to benefit us all.
  • Kim Orth at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, investigates the molecular mechanisms by which pathogenic bacteria manipulate host cell signaling and immune responses.

Company info

  • For more information, visit https://labs.utsouthwestern.edu/orth-lab About the Role We are seeking an expert structural biologist to join the Orth Lab as a Research Specialist II at UT Southwestern Medical Center.
  • We are seeking an expert structural biologist to join the Orth Lab as a Research Specialist II at UT Southwestern Medical Center.

Equal opportunity

  • Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this position with reasonable accommodation.
  • Requests for reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis.
  • HHMI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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