Duke University, Department of Chemistry
*** the listing date or deadline for this position has passed and new applications are no longer accepted. ***
Position Description
The McCafferty Lab at Duke University is seeking an Associate in Research to examine the role of the E3 ubiquitin ligase Nedd4 in proteotoxicity and to help develop small molecule therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders. The candidate will perform advanced experiments in biochemistry, peptide synthesis, molecular biology, protein expression, protein purification, biophysics, yeast genetics, and mechanistic enzymology. The candidate will become a member of a multidisciplinary team that is seeking to understand the chemical and kinetic mechanisms, substrate specificity and therapeutic importance of enzymes that post translationally modify chromatin, such as histone deacetylases, histone demethylases, histone methyl transferases, and chromatin assembly and remodeling complexes. This is a short-term position, available for three-months. Minimum Qualifications: Qualified applicants must have considerable experience in chemical biology, mechanistic enzymology, and molecular medicine. BSc in chemistry, microbiology, or a related field.Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
Further Info: