Researcher Series
UCLA Department of Biological Chemistry/ UCLA-DOE Institute
The Department of Biological Chemistry/ UCLA-DOE Institute (https://www.biolchem.ucla.edu/), a basic science department within the UCLA School of Medicine, invites highly qualified applications for positions as Assistant Researcher. Qualified candidates with a Ph.D. in biology, biochemistry, molecular, cell biology, or related fields, are encouraged to apply.
Job Duties:
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Standard molecular biology techniques including construction and preparation of recombinant bacterial plasmids for expression of proteins in bacteria.
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Synthesis of peptides, carrying natural and non-natural amino acids.
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Affinity purification, HPLC and mass spectrometry analysis of peptides and protein.
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Protein aggregation assays, such as Thioflavin T or Congo Red assays.
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Electron microscopy of amyloid fibrils and samples of interest.
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Protein gel electrophoresis under denaturing and non-denaturing conditions.
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Western-blot and dot-blot techniques for the detection of amyloid proteins.
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Preparation of cell lines and primary neuronal cultures.
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Cell-based toxicity assays, including analysis of the cell cycle phase, the level of reactive oxygen species, apoptosis,
viability, metabolic activity etc.
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Structural analysis of peptides and proteins, by x-ray crystallography, circular dichroism (CD) and nuclear magnetic
resonance (NMR), among other techniques.
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Design and perform in vivo experiments to study amyloid diseases.
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Analysis of data generated from in vivo experiments.
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Take appropriate actions to optimize and troubleshoot individual techniques as well as overall experiments. Recognize
and take appropriate action when extended or repeated tests are required to produce meaningful results.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy
Visit https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/apply/JPF02768 for a complete description of the position, required and desired qualifications, and application instructions. Job post will close January 22, 2017.
