Senior Research Scientist I

The Senior Research Scientist will have significant leadership and scientific responsibilities including: (1) overseeing research projects, (2) managing complex instruments (e.g., FPLCs, fluorimeters, TIRF microscopes) and training new users, (3) purifying actin from muscle tissue and chemically labeling it for the lab, (4) assisting the PI in supervising PhD students and postdocs, (5) independently designing and executing experiments, including quantitative binding assays, bulk fluorescence kinetic experiments, and in vitro single molecule imaging TIRF microscopy, (6) analyzing data independently and generating publication quality figures, (7) drafting research articles for publication, and (8) writing and editing grants. Requires combination of high level scientific skills, group management abilities, extensive lab experience in biochemistry, and wisdom in integrating complex information and take initiative in overseeing and dealing with a wide range of tasks and issues that arise in the lab.

Job Description:

• Contribute to lab organization and oversight, including write/edit grants, manage projects, overseeing lab instruments and training new users, and mentoring lab personnel.

• Independently perform, analyze, and interpret biochemical experiments, including protein purifications, single molecule imaging by TIRF microscopy, quantitative protein binding assays, and bulk fluorescence kinetic assays.

This is a one year position with a possibility of extension.

Job Requirements:

• Ph.D. in Biochemistry or Biology with 8 or more years of relevant experience.

• Management/Supervision experience in Biochemistry labs is required with at least 5 years of managing a lab as PI.

• Strong expertise in protein purification, protein structure, use of FPLCs, fluorimeters, centrifuges, columns, etc is required.

• Requires ability to be on ones feet at the lab bench and around the lab for multiple hours each day

Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class")