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The Tong Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences is seeking an Associate Research Scientist. The incumbent should have a full set of experimental skills with structural biology, including protein expression and purification in bacteria and insect cells, protein crystallization, X-ray diffraction data collection and processing, crystal structure determination and refinement, cryo-EM grid preparation and screening, cryo-EM data analysis, cryo-EM model building and refinement, structural analyses and mutagenesis studies.

The responsibilities of this position will include:

* Cryo-EM studies of proteins involved in RNA decapping and possibly other biochemical processes.

* Crystallographic studies of proteins involved in RNA decapping in plants and other organisms.

* Detailed analyses of the structures that are obtained, and design mutagenesis experiments to assess the structural observations.

* Working closely with collaborators, within Columbia and also with other institutions, on multi-faceted projects.

* Preparing reports for grant submissions and drafting manuscripts detailing the results of studies for publication.

* Mentoring PhD students and colleagues on related projects.

Minimum Degree Required: PhD

Field(s) of Specialization: Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

All applications must be made through Columbia University's online Academic Search and Recruitment System (ASR). On the site, please upload cover letter, CV, and a list of reference providers (who may be asked to provide a letter at a later date).