Post-Doctoral Researcher-Biochemistry – Brigham Young University, United States

Job Classification: Post-Doctoral Researcher

Posting close date:  4/11/2024

Start date of this position:  5/1/2024

Required Degree: PhD in the field of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or adjacent field.  The required degree must be completed by the start date.

Experience:   Applicants with experience in flow cytometry, cell sorting, eukaryotic parasite metabolism, and high-throughput small molecule screening are preferred. A PhD in the field of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or adjacent field.

Duties/Expectations: Oversee and perform experiments on the metabolic regulation and function of Kinetoplastid eukaryotic parasites using genetically-encoded fluorescent protein biosensors and both acquire and prepare data for publication. The postdoctoral researcher will also help manage and train graduate and undergraduate research assistants.

Information required at the time of application – Please list the individual contact information for each of your three recommenders on the faculty application. At some point during the selection process, they may be contacted to submit their letters of reference electronically

Mission Alignment Statement: BYU is committed to hiring faculty members who enthusiastically embrace and energetically advance its unique mission. To this end, please include a one-page mission alignment statement as part of your application that addresses how you might, as a BYU faculty member: (1) live a life of loyalty to Jesus Christ and His restored Church and align yourself with doctrines and teachings declared by living prophets, seers, and revelators; (2) demonstrate intentionality in building faith in Jesus Christ and testimony of His restored gospel among students and others in the BYU community; and (3) teach your subject matter with the Spirit of God and strive to keep it ¿bathed in the light and color of the restored gospel¿ (Spencer W. Kimball).

Applicants who are not members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints include a one-page mission alignment statement that describes understanding of and commitment to the Mission of Brigham Young University and the AIMS of a BYU Education (https://aims.byu.edu/).

Document(s) required at the time of application – Please attach your Mission Alignment Statement, updated Curriculum Vitae, and cover letter to the faculty application.

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Equal Opportunity Employer: m/f/Vets/Disability

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer.  All faculty are required to abide by the university’s Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Preference is given to qualified candidates who are members in good standing of the affiliated church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university within the context of the principles and doctrine of the affiliated church.

All new employees who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.