Postdoctoral Researcher: Cell Free Biocatalysis
National Laboratory of the Rockies
Postdoctoral Researcher: Cell Free Biocatalysis
National Laboratory of the Rockies
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Join the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR), where world-class scientists, engineers, and experts are accelerating energy innovation through breakthrough research and systems integration. From our mission to our collaborative culture, NLR stands out in the research community for its commitment to an affordable and secure energy future. Spanning foundational science to applied systems engineering and analysis, we focus on solving complex challenges to deliver advanced, secure, reliable, and cost-effective energy solutions. Our work helps strengthen U.S. industries, support job creation, and promote national economic growth.
At NLR, you'll find a mission-driven environment supported by state-of-the-art facilities, multidisciplinary research teams, and strong collaborations with industry, academia, and other national laboratories. We offer robust professional development opportunities, and a competitive benefits package designed to support your career and well-being.
The Biosciences Center at NLR has an opening for a Postdoctoral Researcher within the Molecular Biology and Biophysics Group. The successful candidate will work in the DOE-funded Cell Free and Immobilization Technology (CFIT) project on the assembly of multi-enzyme biocatalysis pathways primarily for the synthesis of sustainable chemicals and polymers precursor molecules from renewable feedstocks. This position is suited to someone with knowledge of enzymatic biosynthesis in vitro, ideally with experience assembling multi-enzyme pathways. Required skills will include protein expression and purification, with assay development (especially high throughput), deep knowledge of analytical techniques (e.g LC/MS and GC/MS), and in line monitoring forming critical components. Additional skills and knowledge that will be valuable for this position include enzyme engineering and bioinformatics.
The successful candidate will be able to work independently but is expected to work well in a large collaborative team with researchers from NLR, academia, other national labs, and industry partners.
The successful candidate will be able to:
Basic Qualifications
Must be a recent PhD graduate within the last three years.
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* Must meet educational requirements prior to employment start date.
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The anticipated closing window for application submission is up to 30 days and may be extended as needed.
NLR takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
* Based on eligibility rules
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If you are offered employment at NLR, you must pass a pre-employment drug test prior to commencing employment. Unless prohibited by state or local law, the pre-employment drug test will include marijuana. If you test positive on the pre-employment drug test, your offer of employment may be withdrawn.
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at NLR you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.
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